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He saw and believed. <a href="/nlt/john/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— <a href="/esv/john/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; <a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed. <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So then the other disciple, the one having come to the tomb first, also entered; and he saw and believed. <a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</a> Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. <a href="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed. <a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the other disciple who had first come to the tomb also entered then, and he saw and believed. <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the other disciple who had first come to the tomb then also entered, and he saw and believed. <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So the other disciple who had first come to the tomb entered then also, and he saw and believed. <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the other disciple who had first come to the tomb then also entered, and he saw and believed. <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, went in too; and he saw [the wrappings and the face-cloth] and believed [without any doubt that Jesus had risen from the dead]. <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, then also went in, saw, and believed. <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, then entered the tomb, saw, and believed. <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then entered in therefore the other disciple also, who came first to the tomb, and he saw, and believed. <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The disciple who got there first then went into the tomb, and when he saw it, he believed. <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then entered in therefore the other disciple also, which came first to the tomb, and he saw, and believed. <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the other disciple, who arrived at the tomb first, went inside. He saw and believed. <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in; he saw and believed. ( <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the other disciple, who arrived at the tomb first, went inside, looked, and believed. <a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed. <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, came in, and he saw and believed. <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So then the other disciple who came first to the tomb also entered in, and he saw and believed. <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then went in also that other disciple who came first to the sepulcher, and he saw, and believed. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the other disciple, who had been the first to come to the tomb, also went in and saw and was convinced. <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> So then the other disciple who came first to the tomb also entered in, and he saw and believed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> then, therefore, the other disciple who came first to the tomb entered also, and he saw and believed; <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So then the other disciple, the one having come to the tomb first, also entered; and he saw and believed. <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> then, therefore, entered also the other disciple who came first unto the tomb, and he saw, and did believe; <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then, therefore, went in also the other disciple, having first come to the tomb, and he saw, and believed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then that other disciple also went in, who came first to the sepulchre: and he saw, and believed. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the other disciple, who had arrived first at the tomb, also entered. And he saw and believed. <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the other disciple who had come first to the tomb also entered in, and he saw and believed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then that other disciple entered, who came first to the tomb, and he stared and he believed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then, therefore, the other disciple, who came first to the tomb, went in, and saw, and believed. <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then the other disciple also came in, the one having come first to the sepulcher, and saw, and believed; <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then went in also the other disciple, who had come the first to the sepulchre, and saw, and believed. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then the other disciple, who arriv'd first, went into the cave likewise, and he saw, and believed what Mary had said. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the other disciple, who had been the first to come to the tomb, also went in and saw and was convinced. <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then went in, therefore, the other disciple also, who came first to the tomb; and he saw, and believed; <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then went in also the other disciple; who came first to the sepulchre, and he saw and believed. <a href="/parallel/john/20-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7084" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">The Resurrection</a> …7The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths. 8<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allos (Adj-NMS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">other</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētēs (N-NMS) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciple,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To come, go. ">had reached</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3419.htm" title="3419: mnēmeion (N-ANS) -- A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph.">tomb</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtos (Adj-NMS) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eisēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">went in.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">he saw</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed.</a> 9For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/2-22.htm">John 2:22</a> After He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken. <a href="/john/12-16.htm">John 12:16</a> At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. <a href="/luke/24-8.htm">Luke 24:8</a> Then they remembered His words. <a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Matthew 28:6-7</a> He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” <a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Mark 16:7</a> But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’” <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Luke 24:12</a> Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/john/16-4.htm">John 16:4</a> But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you. <a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. <a href="/acts/2-32.htm">Acts 2:32</a> God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses. <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Acts 10:40-41</a> God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">1 Corinthians 15:4-5</a> that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, / and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulcher, and he saw, and believed.and he.<a href="/john/20-25.htm">John 20:25,29</a> The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe… <a href="/john/1-50.htm">John 1:50</a> Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/19-35.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/john/19-35.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/john/17-8.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/luke/20-6.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/john/19-16.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/19-9.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-27.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/john/20-29.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/john/21-3.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">John 20</div>1. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Mary comes to the tomb;</a> 3. <a href="/john/20-3.htm">so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.</a> 11. <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,</a> 19. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">and to his disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/john/20-24.htm">The incredulity and confession of Thomas.</a> 30. <a href="/john/20-30.htm">The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, This phrase refers to the Apostle John, who often refers to himself as "the other disciple" or "the disciple whom Jesus loved." John and Peter were the two disciples who ran to the tomb after Mary Magdalene reported that the stone had been rolled away. John's arrival at the tomb first is significant, as it demonstrates his eagerness and devotion. The fact that he reached the tomb first but did not enter immediately shows a level of respect and deference to Peter, who was the leader among the apostles. This moment highlights the close relationship between John and Jesus, as well as the dynamics within the early group of disciples.also went in. John's decision to enter the tomb after Peter signifies a moment of courage and faith. The act of entering the tomb is symbolic of entering into the mystery of the resurrection. In Jewish culture, entering a tomb would have been considered ritually unclean, yet John's willingness to do so underscores the importance of the event. This action marks a turning point from fear and confusion to understanding and belief. The empty tomb itself serves as a powerful testament to the resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith.And he saw and believed. This phrase captures the moment of realization and faith for John. The Greek word for "saw" (εἶδεν) implies more than just physical sight; it suggests understanding and perception. John's belief upon seeing the empty tomb is significant because it indicates a shift from doubt to faith without needing to see the risen Christ physically. This belief is rooted in the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies about His resurrection, as well as Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a>, which speaks of God not allowing His Holy One to see decay. John's belief sets an example for future generations of Christians who would come to faith through the testimony of the apostles and the Scriptures, rather than physical evidence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_other_disciple.htm">The Other Disciple (John)</a> Often identified as John, the beloved disciple, who is known for his close relationship with Jesus. He is the one who reaches the tomb first but waits for Peter before entering. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and leadership among the apostles. He enters the tomb before John. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a> The burial place of Jesus, which was found empty on the morning of the resurrection. It is a central location in the resurrection account. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection_of_jesus.htm">The Resurrection of Jesus</a> The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith, signifying victory over sin and death. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mary_magdalene.htm">Mary Magdalene</a> Although not mentioned in this specific verse, she is a key figure in the resurrection account, being the first to discover the empty tomb and report it to the disciples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_understanding.htm">Faith and Understanding</a> John's belief upon seeing the empty tomb illustrates the journey from sight to faith. It challenges us to consider how we come to believe in the truths of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_witnesses.htm">The Role of Witnesses</a> The presence of multiple witnesses to the resurrection underscores the reliability of the Gospel accounts. We are called to be witnesses of Christ's resurrection in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a> The disciples' initial lack of understanding points to the necessity of knowing Scripture to fully grasp God's plan. We should immerse ourselves in the Word to deepen our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Power of the Resurrection</a> The empty tomb is a symbol of hope and victory over death. It encourages us to live in the power of the resurrection, experiencing new life in Christ. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_faith.htm">Community in Faith</a> The interaction between Peter and John highlights the importance of community in our faith journey. We are encouraged to support and learn from one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 20</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_physical_nature.htm">What was the nature of Jesus' physical body?</a> <a href="/q/does_john_20_1-8_conflict_with_other_gospels.htm">Does the “beloved disciple’s” deeper insight in John 20:1–8 conflict with other Gospel depictions of the apostles’ understanding? </a> <a href="/q/what_do_saul,_jonathan,_and_david_teach.htm">Is the resurrection spiritual or physical?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_a_folded_napkin_mean_biblically.htm">What does the folded napkin symbolize in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Then, emboldened by the observation of Peter, with a courage reviving from his awe-struck stupefaction, entered in, therefore, the other disciple also, he who came first to the sepulcher. Surely the charge that this writer, under the teaching of second-century tendencies, was systematically endeavoring to lower the common estimate of Peter in favor of John, breaks to pieces on the self-condemnation, which is here recorded. The writer, whoever he was, emphasizes his own smaller courage, his tardy recognition of the fact; but he adds, And he saw, and believed. According to Augustine, Erasmus, and Luther, he believed what Mary had said. He saw now that the tomb was empty, and believed her report, whether it went on to describe the first angelic message or not; but Lucke, Lange, Meyer, and Moulton, following Chrysostom, etc., rightly interpret "he believed" that Jesus had not been taken by others from the grave. He saw there were no signs of haste or confusion, or of a rifled tomb. He believed that he had risen, that this death of his had been done away, that he was living, as he said. This is one of the most vivid indications that the writer assumes acquaintance with the most inward experience of that disciple whom Jesus loved. Luke says that "Peter wondered in himself at that which had happened." John tells us that, from that moment, the whole thing flashed upon himself. There was something for him to see which shed a burning light upon Holy Scripture, upon the promises and acts of Jesus; and he "believed" in the triumph which had been achieved. Godet thinks more - he believed in the Messiah-ship and Sonship in a sense which had not dawned upon him before. The apostle seems to link himself with those who had the smaller and less perfect benediction subsequently pronounced upon Thomas. <a href="/commentaries/john/20-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other ἄλλος (allos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. disciple, μαθητὴς (mathētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had reached ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tomb μνημεῖον (mnēmeion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3419.htm">Strong's 3419: </a> A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph. first, πρῶτος (prōtos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. went in. εἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. believed. ἐπίστευσεν (episteusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/20-8.htm">John 20:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">NT Gospels: John 20:8 So then the other disciple who came (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/20-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 20:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 20:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/20-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 20:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 20:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>