John 20:4

Translations

Modern

The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.

Traditional

So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.

Literal

And the two were running together, and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first.

Latin

Currebant autem duo simul, et ille alius discipulus præcucurrit citius Petro, et venit primus ad monumentum.

Interlinear

Greek

English

The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.

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

Related verses

2 Samuel 18:23
“No matter what, I want to run!” he replied. “Then run!” Joab told him. So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain and outran the Cushite.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

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

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