Even as Jesus had reason to display affection for his disciples and his apostles, John most likely gave Jesus reason to have special affection for him because of his deeper appreciation for Jesus.
Kuigi Jeesusel oli põhjust oma jüngrite ja apostlite vastu kiindumust ilmutada, andis Johannes väga tõenäoliselt põhjust selleks, et Jeesus oli temasse eriliselt kiindunud, kuna ta hindas Jeesust sügavamalt.