Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom, х anakeimenos (G345)] - that is, next Him at the table, and so "on" or 'in His bosom' х en (G1722) too (G3588) kolpoo (G2859)]
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. Since Jesus certainly loved all the Eleven, this must mean a special, dear love which Jesus had for John. (Compare John 11:3-4, of Lazarus.) Once and again does our Evangelist thus denote himself. Doubtless it was on account of this love that Jesus placed him next to Himself-in His own bosom-at the table. But it is alluded to here to explain the facility which he had, from his position, of asking his Lord quietly whom He meant.