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John 20

John 20:3

The Resurrection · John 20:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb.
Traditional
Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.
Literal
Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out and were coming to the tomb.
Latin
Exiit ergo Petrus, et ille alius discipulus, et venerunt ad monumentum.

Original

Greek
English
Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb.

Notes

John 20:3–10

The other disciple was likely John, "the one whom Jesus loved" and the author of this Gospel (see 13:23). He and Peter confirmed Mary's testimony by checking the tomb themselves. John got there first, but Peter went in first.

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Miracles

Events

Parallels

Matthew 28:1–10 Mark 16:1–8 Luke 24:1–12

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Life Mary Peter, the Apostle Resurrection

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of John: The Apostle: Present at the Gravesite of Jesus Love: Love for Jesus: Peter Peter: Visits the Gravesite of Jesus