Disciple whom Jesus Loved

John 13:23
New King James Version (NKJV)

²³ Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.

John

• John Mentions himself as the Disciple whom Jesus Loved
• John Understand Jesus love for Him
• John was the Disciple who was close with Jesus

John Finds Jesus first

John 21:20
New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁰ Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?”

• Peter could have asked Straight to Jesus
• Peter asked John to ask Jesus a question
• Peter –> John –> Jesus
• Shows that John understood Jesus love for Him