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John 13:25

KJV

He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

Read it in context The betrayer departs
Start reading at John 13:21 (John 13:21 to John 13:30). An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.

The announcement and identification of the betrayer move the supper toward Judas' departure and the coming passion.

  1. 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
  2. 13:22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
  3. 13:23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
  4. 13:24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
  5. 13:25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?
  6. 13:26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
  7. 13:27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
  8. 13:28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
  9. 13:29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
  10. 13:30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

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Cited: John 13:21, John 13:30, John 1:14, John 8:31, John 14:15, John 20:31

Who wrote it, and how we know

John the apostle Named in Scripture
What Scripture saysThe book identifies its author as the disciple who testifies of these things and wrote them. John 21:24John 21:20
Early traditionEarly testimony, notably Irenaeus, names John the apostle.
What is debated

There is substantial early Christian tradition supporting John the son of Zebedee—James’s brother—as the authority behind the Gospel, but it is not the same kind of evidence as having a signed first-century manuscript saying “I, John son of Zebedee, wrote this.” The case is cumulative, built from internal evidence in the Gospel plus external testimony from early Christians. There are also real reasons scholars debate it.

Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment

The notes distinguish explicit fulfillment statements from other explicit New Testament applications. They do not assume every detail of the surrounding prophecy has already been fulfilled.

The betrayer sharing bread

NT explicitly identifies fulfillment

Jesus explicitly says the Scripture is to be fulfilled and applies the lifted heel of a trusted companion to the betrayal. Psalm 41 also has its own setting in the psalmist's distress.

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John 13

The Gospel states that its signs are written so readers may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life through His name. Read its claims about belief alongside its calls to receive His word, continue in it, and follow Him. Chapters 13–17 form the extended setting of Jesus with His disciples before the arrest.

John 20:30 John 20:31 John 8:31

Jesus washes the disciples' feet
John 13:1–20

FocusCleansing and humble service

Connection to the wholeJesus' action interprets His love through service and gives His followers an example, while acknowledging that not all are clean.
interpretation
The betrayer departs
John 13:21–30 You are here · 13:25

FocusJesus' knowledge of betrayal

Connection to the wholeThe announcement and identification of the betrayer move the supper toward Judas' departure and the coming passion.
interpretation
Love and impending separation
John 13:31–38

FocusA new command and a warning

Connection to the wholeJesus gives the command to love one another and addresses Peter's confidence with a warning of denial.
interpretation

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