Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
So Simon Peter caught John's attention and motioned for him to ask Jesus who he was talking about.
Sometimes you need your friend to ask the question you're too nervous to ask yourself.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse occurs during the Last Supper, where Jesus is sharing a final meal with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. Peter gestures to John, who is reclining next to Jesus, to inquire about the identity of the betrayer that Jesus had just mentioned, highlighting the disciples' confusion and urgency in a tense moment. This scene reflects the close-knit community among the apostles and the cultural practice of reclining at meals in ancient Jewish settings, which allowed for such subtle interactions.
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