John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:4
So they ran both together ,.... At first setting out, and for a while; not content to walk, they ran, being eagerly desirous to know the truth of things: and that other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre ; John was a younger man than Peter, and so more nimble, and swift of foot, and got to the sepulchre before him; and besides, had not that concern of mind to retard him, Peter might have; as, supposing Christ was risen, and he should see him, how he should be able... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:3
Peter therefore went forth ,.... Out of the house where he was, upon hearing the account Mary gave: and that other disciple ; John, the Evangelist and Apostle; the rest of the disciples staying at home and continuing together, waiting to hear what account these two would bring: and came to the sepulchre ; to see with their own eyes what was done, and whether things were as Mary had related; and to make a more particular inquiry into, and examination of them. read more