John 20:9

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Modern

For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.

Traditional

For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.

Literal

For not yet did they understand the Scripture, that it is necessary for Him to rise out from the dead.

Latin

…nondum enim sciebant Scripturam, quia oportebat eum a mortuis resurgere.

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English

For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.

Notes

John 20:8–9

he saw and believed: Even though he did not fully understand, John knew God had done this, and he realized Jesus was alive.

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.

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