John 13:24 net — So Simon Peter gestured to this disciple to ask Jesus who it was he was referring to.

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"So Simon Peter gestured to this disciple to ask Jesus who it was he was referring to."

— John 13:24, NET Bible

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John 13 — Context

21

When he had said these things, Jesus was greatly distressed in spirit, and testified,“I tell you the solemn truth, one of you will betray me.”

22

The disciples began to look at one another, worried and perplexed to know which of them he was talking about.

23

One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.

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So Simon Peter gestured to this disciple to ask Jesus who it was he was referring to.

25

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved leaned back against Jesus’ chest and asked him,“Lord, who is it?”

26

Jesus replied,“It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread after I have dipped it in the dish.” Then he dipped the piece of bread in the dish and gave it to Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son.

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And after Judas took the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him,“What you are about to do, do quickly.”

John 13:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 13:24 say?
John 13:24 in the NET Bible reads: “So Simon Peter gestured to this disciple to ask Jesus who it was he was referring to.”
Where is John 13:24 in the Bible?
John 13:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 13, verse 24.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 13:24.
What translation should I read John 13:24 in?
John 13:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 13:24?
John 13:24 reads (NET): “So Simon Peter gestured to this disciple to ask Jesus who it was he was referring to.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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