"Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved" (John 13:23).
The Hebrew word for bosom cheyq includes the arms as well as the breast and suggests an embrace. The Hebrew root means to enclose. The beloved disciple receives an embrace from the Savior. John does not name himself here as is often the case. That's because this is not meant to be an experience unique to John. Rather it's something we all may someday experience through gospel ordinances.
Remember, the Lord has just washed the feet of His disciples. He then poses the question: "Know ye what I have done to you?" I strongly feel this is much more than merely setting an example of serving one another (although it's a good start). These ordinances of the gospel allow us to feel the love of our Savior Jesus Christ.
PERSONAL APPLICATION: Through gospel ordinances "I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love" (2 Nephi 1:15).
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