John 13:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.”
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Read Full Chapter →Peter signals to the beloved disciple to ask Jesus which of them he means.
What Does John 13:24 Mean?
Peter, reclining beyond easy reach of Jesus, catches the eye of the disciple next to him and motions: ask him who it is. The small detail carries the ring of an eyewitness, the glance, the nod, the whispered errand passed between friends at a crowded table.
Even Peter, so often the first voice in the room, here needs another's nearness; the question travels to Jesus through the one resting closest to him. There is no rivalry in it, for one disciple's intimacy serves them all. It is a small picture of life in the family of Christ: those who lean nearest are placed there to ask, to listen, and to carry back what they hear for the good of the rest.
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What does John 13:24 mean?
Peter signals to the beloved disciple to ask Jesus which of them he means.