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What does John 13:22 mean?

"The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke."

— John 13:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

19

From now on, I tell you before it happens, that when it happens, you may believe that I am he.

20

Most certainly I tell you, he who receives whomever I send, receives me; and he who receives me, receives him who sent me.”

21

When Jesus had said this, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”

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The disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom he spoke.

23

One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus’ breast.

24

Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, and said to him, “Tell us who it is of whom he speaks.”

25

He, leaning back, as he was, on Jesus’ breast, asked him, “Lord, who is it?”

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