Who
was "he whom Jesus loved"? Who was "he whom Jesus loved"?
Response to comment [from a Christian]: "John..."
Yes, John (referring to himself).
"Jn 13:23 one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. This is the first reference to
John the apostle, the author of the gospel (see
Introduction: Author and Date). He specifically
mentioned Himself at the cross (19:26, 27), at the empty tomb (20:2–9), by the
Sea of Tiberias (21:1, 20–23), and in the next to last verse where He is
referenced as the author of the gospel (21:24)." MacArthur, John Jr: The
MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Jn
13:23
Response to comment [from a Christian]: "What about this verse [Jn 11:1-3]..."
[The sickness of Lazarus (11:1–3)] "The background
(11:1–2): Lazarus, beloved friend of Jesus and brother of Mary and Martha, lies
sick in Bethany." Willmington, H. L.: The Outline Bible. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale
House Publishers, 1999, S.
Jn 11:1-2
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying,
Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick [John
11:3].
"These are humble folk, and they make no request, no demand of Him. They tell
Jesus the problem and let Him decide what to do. So often in prayers I hear the
people demanding that the Lord heal the sick. When did God become a Western
Union boy? When did He become a waiter to wait upon us or a redcap boy to carry
our suitcase? He doesn’t do things that way. Mary and Martha knew their Lord!
“Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”
“He whom thou lovest.” Lazarus is loved by the Savior. Paul said, “He loved me”
(see
Gal. 2:20). John called
himself the disciple whom Jesus loved. Peter declared that Jesus loves us. And
by the way, He loves you and He loves me. Anyone who is a child of God is one
whom Jesus loves." McGee, J. Vernon: Thru the Bible Commentary. electronic ed.
Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1981, S. 4:437