King James Bible
KJVNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Translation Comparison
John 13:23
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse John 13:23 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. | |
American Standard VersionASV | There was at the table reclining in Jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Now there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved. | |
English Revised VersionERV | There was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. | |
World English BibleWEB | One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus' breast. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | There was at table one of His disciples--the one Jesus loved-- reclining with his head on Jesus's bosom. |
American Standard Version
ASVThere was at the table reclining in Jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTNow there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
English Revised Version
ERVThere was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
World English Bible
WEBOne of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus' breast.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving;
American King James Version
AKJVNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTThere was at table one of His disciples--the one Jesus loved-- reclining with his head on Jesus's bosom.
King James Bible
KJVNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
American Standard Version
ASVThere was at the table reclining in Jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTNow there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
English Revised Version
ERVThere was at the table reclining in Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
World English Bible
WEBOne of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus' breast.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd there was one of his disciples reclining (at meat) in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus was loving;
American King James Version
AKJVNow there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTThere was at table one of His disciples--the one Jesus loved-- reclining with his head on Jesus's bosom.