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Albert Barnes on John 13:25

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John13:25

He then lying on Jesus' breast. This a different word from the one rendered Jn 13:23 leaning. It means falling back or laid his head back on the bosom of Jesus, so that he could speak to him privately without being heard by the others.

Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament, John 13:25. Public domain.

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