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and the other disciple ran ahead, faster than Peter, and came to the tomb first; <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> The two were running together; and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first; <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the two were running together; and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter, and came to the tomb first; <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the two were running together; and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first; <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and arrived at the tomb first. <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first. <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and got to the tomb first. <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb; <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They ran side by side, until the other disciple ran faster than Peter and got there first. <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb; <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The two were running side by side, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and came to the tomb first. <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> The two of them were running, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and reached the tomb first. <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> The two of them were running together, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and came to the tomb first. <a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> The two were running together, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and reached the tomb first. <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter, and came to the tomb first. <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the sepulcher. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and reached it before he did. <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> They both ran together. The other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the two were running together, and the other disciple ran forward more quickly than Peter, and came first to the tomb, <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now the two were running together, and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first. <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the two were running together, and the other disciple did run forward more quickly than Peter, and came first to the tomb, <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they two ran together: and the other disciple ran before, swifter than Peter, and came first to the tomb.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they both ran together, and that other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now they both ran together, but the other disciple ran more quickly, ahead of Peter, and so he arrived at the tomb first. <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they were both running together; but that disciple outran Simon, and came first to the tomb. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were both running together, but that disciple ran in front of Shimeon and he came first to the tomb.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the two ran together; and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb; <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the two were running simultaneously: and the other disciple was running before more rapidly than Peter, and came first to the sepulcher. <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they two ran together: and the other disciple ran before more swiftly than Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they both set out together: but the other disciple out-ran Peter, and came first to the cave, <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and reached it before he did. <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the two were running together; and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb; <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> So they both ran together, but the other disciple out-ran Peter, and came first to the sepulchre: <a href="/parallel/john/20-4.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=7056" 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> …3Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb. 4<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-NMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/5143.htm" title="5143: etrechon (V-IIA-3P) -- Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.">were running</a> <a href="/greek/3674.htm" title="3674: homou (Adv) -- Together, at the same place and time. Genitive case of homos as adverb; at the same place or time.">together,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</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/4390.htm" title="4390: proedramen (V-AIA-3S) -- To run before, outrun, run in advance. From pro and trecho; to run forward, i.e. Outstrip, precede.">outran</a> <a href="/greek/5032.htm" title="5032: tachion (Adj-ANS-C) -- More swiftly, more quickly. Neuter singular of the comparative of tachus; more swiftly, i.e. more rapidly, or more speedily."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">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> 5He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.…<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="/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="/mark/16-5.htm">Mark 16:5-7</a> When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. / But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him. / 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="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a> So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. <a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23-24</a> One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. / So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about. <a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a> When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home. <a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7</a> Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea. <a href="/john/21-20.htm">John 21:20</a> Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?” <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="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-10</a> Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ... <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a> And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1</a> Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11</a> This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover. <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3-4</a> And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, / while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a> So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulcher.outrun.<a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">2 Samuel 18:23</a> But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.<a href="/leviticus/13-30.htm">Leviticus 13:30</a> Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it be in sight deeper than the skin; and there be in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it is a dry scall, even a leprosy upon the head or beard.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24</a> Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/10-4.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/john/20-3.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/songs/4-9.htm">Faster</a> <a href="/john/20-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/18-4.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/john/18-18.htm">Front</a> <a href="/john/11-38.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">Outran</a> <a href="/john/20-3.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/13-27.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/john/11-38.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/john/10-5.htm">Run</a> <a href="/john/20-3.htm">Running</a> <a href="/john/20-3.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/john/20-3.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/john/19-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/20-3.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-31.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/songs/4-9.htm">Faster</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/acts/5-27.htm">Front</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Outran</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Run</a> <a href="/acts/3-11.htm">Running</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/john/20-6.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/20-6.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>The two were running together This phrase refers to Peter and the "other disciple," traditionally understood to be John, the author of the Gospel. Their running signifies urgency and eagerness to verify the report of the empty tomb. In the cultural context of the time, running was not a common activity for adult men, indicating the extraordinary nature of the event. This urgency reflects the disciples' deep connection to Jesus and their desire to understand the implications of the resurrection.but the other disciple outran Peter The "other disciple" is often identified as John, who is described as younger than Peter, which may explain his ability to outrun him. This detail highlights the personal nature of the Gospel, as John includes his own experiences. Theologically, this could symbolize the different roles and personalities within the body of Christ, where each disciple has a unique path and pace in their journey of faith.and reached the tomb first John's arrival at the tomb before Peter can be seen as a fulfillment of his close relationship with Jesus, often described as the disciple whom Jesus loved. This moment foreshadows the revelation of the resurrection, a pivotal event in Christian theology. The empty tomb is a central symbol of victory over death, fulfilling 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. The physical location of the tomb, traditionally identified as the Garden Tomb or the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, remains a significant site for Christian pilgrimage, underscoring the historical and spiritual importance of the resurrection event.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and deep devotion to Christ. He was a leader among the apostles and played a significant role in the early church. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_other_disciple.htm">The Other Disciple</a> Commonly understood to be John, the author of the Gospel. He is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," indicating a close personal relationship with Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a> The burial place of Jesus, located in a garden near the site of the crucifixion. It was a new tomb, hewn out of rock, where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> The resurrection morning when Mary Magdalene discovered the empty tomb and reported it to Peter and John, prompting them to run to the tomb to see for themselves.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_seeking_christ.htm">Urgency in Seeking Christ</a> Just as Peter and John ran to the tomb, we should have an urgency in seeking Christ and understanding His resurrection, which is central to our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_witness.htm">The Importance of Witness</a> The fact that both Peter and John witnessed the empty tomb underscores the importance of having multiple witnesses to the truth of the resurrection, which strengthens our faith and testimony. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> The readiness of Peter and John to respond to the news of the empty tomb challenges us to be spiritually ready to respond to God's work in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_jesus.htm">Personal Relationship with Jesus</a> John's reference to himself as "the other disciple" or "the disciple whom Jesus loved" highlights the personal relationship we are invited to have with Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The act of running to the tomb is a demonstration of faith in action. Our belief in the resurrection should propel us to live out our faith actively and passionately.<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/who_was_the_disciple_whom_jesus_loved.htm">Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</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/why_do_jesus'_post-resurrection_accounts_vary.htm">Why do the accounts of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances differ significantly in who saw him first and where?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter.--This is simply the result of the greater activity of John, who was probably younger than his companion. The thought that love outran doubt or fear, which has often been connected with the words, is not in harmony with the context, for "Peter therefore went forth" as soon as he heard Mary's words (<a href="/john/20-3.htm" title="Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulcher.">John 20:3</a>); and Peter it was who first entered into the sepulchre (<a href="/john/20-6.htm" title="Then comes Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulcher, and sees the linen clothes lie,">John 20:6</a>). <a href="/commentaries/john/20-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. were running ἔτρεχον (etrechon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5143.htm">Strong's 5143: </a> Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. together, ὁμοῦ (homou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3674.htm">Strong's 3674: </a> Together, at the same place and time. Genitive case of homos as adverb; at the same place or time. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. outran προέδραμεν (proedramen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To run before, outrun, run in advance. From pro and trecho; to run forward, i.e. Outstrip, precede. Peter Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. reached ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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. 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