Discovery BoxJohn 21:20 
ContextPeter and the Disciple Jesus Loved
21:20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. 1 (This was the disciple 2 who had leaned back against Jesus’ 3 chest at the meal and asked, 4 “Lord, who is the one who is going to betray you?”) 5
John 21:24
ContextA Final Note
21:24 This is the disciple who testifies about these things and has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
1 tn The word “them” is not in the Greek text but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
2 tn The words “This was the disciple” are not in the Greek text, but are supplied for clarity.
3 tn Grk “his”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn Grk “and said.”
5 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
