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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Peter and the other disciple went forth and were coming to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple left, and they were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple went forth, and they were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple went forth, and they were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple left, and they were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that, Peter and the other disciple went out, heading for the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple headed for the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple went to the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple took off for the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple set out to go to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went toward the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulcher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Peter and the other disciple started at once to go to the tomb, both of them running,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Peter and the other disciple went out, and they went toward the tomb. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Peter, therefore, went forth, and the other disciple, and they were coming to the tomb,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Peter and the other disciple went forth and were coming to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Peter, therefore, went forth, and the other disciple, and they were coming to the tomb,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Peter then came forth, and the other disciple, and they came to the tomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Peter therefore went out, and that other disciple, and they came to the sepulchre. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Peter departed with the other disciple, and they went to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Simon and the other disciple went out, and came to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Shimeon went out and that other disciple, and they came to the tomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple went out, and came to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple came out, and they were coming to the sepulcher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then Peter went out, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Peter immediately departed, and that other disciple, to go to the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Peter and the other disciple started at once to go to the tomb, both of them running,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Peter, therefore, went forth, and the other disciple, and they were going to the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Peter therefore went out, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/20-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7051" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">The Resurrection</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- 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/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/1831.htm" title="1831: Exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">set out</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ērchonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To come, go. "></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.">for</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> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Luke 24:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Mark 16:7</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-15.htm">John 18:15-16</a></span><br />Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. / But Peter stood outside at the door. Then the disciple who was known to the high priest went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-20.htm">John 21:20-24</a></span><br />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?” / When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” / Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">Matthew 28:7-8</a></span><br />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.” / So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-24.htm">Luke 24:24</a></span><br />Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Acts 12:11</a></span><br />Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5</a></span><br />and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-40</a></span><br />The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-16.htm">John 11:16</a></span><br />Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a></span><br />Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-5.htm">John 14:5</a></span><br />“Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a></span><br />Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-20</a></span><br />As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulcher.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Luke 24:12</a></b></br> Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/20-2.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/john/19-34.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/19-34.htm">Once</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/17-23.htm">Running</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/john/8-6.htm">Started</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-9.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/john/20-21.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Once</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Running</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Started</a> <a href="/john/20-4.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">John 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/20-1.htm">Mary comes to the tomb;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/20-3.htm">so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/20-11.htm">Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/20-19.htm">and to his disciples.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/20-24.htm">The incredulity and confession of Thomas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/20-30.htm">The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Then Peter and the other disciple</b><br>Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, often took a leadership role among the apostles. His presence here underscores his importance in the early church. The "other disciple" is traditionally understood to be John, the author of the Gospel. This pairing of Peter and John is significant, as they are frequently mentioned together in the New Testament (<a href="/acts/3.htm">Acts 3:1, 8</a>:14). Their relationship highlights the balance between Peter's impulsive nature and John's contemplative character. This moment marks the beginning of their witness to the resurrection, a foundational event for Christian faith.<p><b>set out</b><br>The act of setting out indicates urgency and determination. The news of the empty tomb, delivered by Mary Magdalene, prompted immediate action. This reflects the disciples' deep connection to Jesus and their desire to understand the events unfolding. The urgency also signifies the importance of the resurrection in Christian theology, as it is the cornerstone of the faith (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-14.htm">1 Corinthians 15:14</a>).<p><b>for the tomb</b><br>The tomb, located outside Jerusalem, was a new tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea (<a href="/john/19-41.htm">John 19:41</a>). Its location in a garden is significant, as gardens in Scripture often symbolize new beginnings and life (<a href="/genesis/2-8.htm">Genesis 2:8</a>, <a href="/revelation/22.htm">Revelation 22:1-2</a>). The empty tomb is a powerful symbol of Jesus' victory over death and the promise of eternal life for believers. The physicality of the tomb and its emptiness serve as tangible evidence of the resurrection, a central tenet of Christian belief.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and strong leadership among the apostles. He was a fisherman by trade and was called by Jesus to be a "fisher of men."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_other_disciple.htm">The Other Disciple</a></b><br>Traditionally understood to be John, the author of the Gospel. He is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>The discovery of the empty tomb, which is a pivotal moment in the resurrection account. This event marks the beginning of the realization among Jesus' followers that He has risen from the dead.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/eagerness_to_seek_the_truth.htm">Eagerness to Seek the Truth</a></b><br>Peter and John’s immediate response to the news of the empty tomb demonstrates a desire to seek the truth about Jesus. As believers, we should be eager to pursue understanding and knowledge of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_witness.htm">The Importance of Witness</a></b><br>The presence of two disciples at the tomb underscores the biblical principle of establishing truth through multiple witnesses. Our testimony about Christ should be supported by the witness of Scripture and the community of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The disciples' actions reflect their faith and commitment. Our faith should compel us to act, especially in moments of uncertainty or doubt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>Peter and John’s journey to the tomb together highlights the importance of community in the Christian walk. We are called to support and encourage one another in our faith journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_resurrection.htm">Hope in the Resurrection</a></b><br>The empty tomb is a symbol of hope and victory over death. As Christians, we live in the hope of the resurrection, which should influence our daily lives and interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_disciple_whom_jesus_loved.htm">Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_gospel_resurrection_stories_vary.htm">Why do resurrection accounts in the Gospels differ?</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>(3) The details of the visit of Peter and John (<a href="/context/john/20-3.htm" title="Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulcher.">John 20:3-10</a>) are peculiar to this Gospel. St. Luke mentions the visit of Peter only (24:12, but comp. <a href="/john/20-23.htm" title="Whose soever sins you remit, they are remitted to them; and whose soever sins you retain, they are retained.">John 20:23</a>); but here we have the whole scene pictured with all the vividness and exactness of one who stated what he himself saw and took part in.<p><span class= "bld">Peter therefore went forth, and . . . came to the sepulchre.</span>--In the original there is a change of tense here; the latter verb expressing the continuance of the journey towards the sepulchre.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 3, 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Peter therefore went forth</span> (<span class="greek">ἐξῆλθεν</span>, aorist). This is a fact affirmed also by Luke (<a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Luke 24:12</a>), "But Peter arose and ran to the sepulcher." John adds, and the other disciple joined Peter, filled with a common amazement, and (<span class="greek">ἤρχοντο</span>, imperfect) <span class="cmt_word">they went on their way toward the sepulcher. Now they were running</span> (<span class="greek">ἔτρεχον</span>, imperfect) <span class="cmt_word">both of them together: and the other disciple did outrun</span> - or, literally, ran in advance, more quickly than - <span class="cmt_word">Peter, and came first to the sepulcher</span>. The opponents of this Gospel supply numerous suggestions, with the view of obliterating this natural and lifelike touch. (<span class="greek">Αἰς</span> is used instead of the <span class="greek">πρὸς</span> of ver. 2 or the <span class="greek">ἐπὶ</span> of <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Luke 24:1</a>; but it is clear from the form of the following sentence, that <span class="greek">η΅;θεν εἰς</span> is different in meaning from <span class="greek">εἰσῆλθεν εἰς</span>, and does not mean "right into," but "towards.") John, as the younger man, would soon outstrip the elderly disciple; and he simply records what in one sense is an insignificant detail, but one that could never be forgotten by him. There is no disposition to magnify himself, as Peter's part is obviously the more conspicuous. John runs more rapidly from his youth, the fervor of his nature, and the warmth of his affection; the reflection that he might have directly to convey the strange news to the mother of his Lord assisted to hurry him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/20-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρος</span> <span class="translit">(Petros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄλλος</span> <span class="translit">(allos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disciple</span><br /><span class="grk">μαθητής</span> <span class="translit">(mathētēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐξῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(Exēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tomb.</span><br /><span class="grk">μνημεῖον</span> <span class="translit">(mnēmeion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3419.htm">Strong's 3419: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/20-3.htm">NT Gospels: John 20:3 Therefore Peter and the other disciple went (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/20-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 20:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 20:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/20-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 20:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 20:4" /></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>