John 21:20
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
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Gill's Exposition
Then Peter turning about,.... After he was risen, and was following Christ:
seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following also; by whom is designed John the Evangelist, and writer of this Gospel;…
In these verses, we have,
I. The conference Christ had with Peter concerning John, the beloved disciple, in which we have,
1. The eye Peter cast upon him (Joh 21:20): Peter, in obedience to his…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The Misunderstood Saying respecting the Evangelist
20. Peter, turning about, seeth Omit -then." The graphic details are those of an eyewitness.
leaned Better, leaned back. The allusion is to the…