John 20:8-9 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:1-10

The Resurrection: Peter and John at the sepulcher. We approach an event which bespeaks a new life for Christ and a new life for man. I. IT IS A WOMAN WHO IS FIRST AT THE TOMB ON THE RESURRECTION MORN . "The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher." 1. She evidently was not alone during the whole scene , but she seems to have reached the sepulcher before... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:1-31

2. The complete glorification of Jesus in his resurrection. The record pauses for the awful day of that great sabbath, and resumes the marvelous recital when the greatest event in the history of the world is assumed and asserted to have taken place. Heathen and foes admit the fact of the death of Jesus; the evidence is overwhelming, multiform, sufficient to establish itself to the ordinary reason of mankind. It is a matter of indubitable history. The proof was given to all the world; but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:8

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,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:9

For not as yet did they know ( ᾖδεισαν has an imperfect, not pluperfect tense) the Scripture, which, if rightly interpreted, ought to have made them triumphant in the hour of the Lord's deepest humiliation, and ought to have convinced them that the ideal Sufferer of Psalms 22:1-31 . would prove to be Lord of all; and that the Lamb of God of Isaiah 53:1-12 . must see his seed, and prolong his days; that God's "Holy One" of Psalms 16:1-11 . could not see corruption; that the Messiah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:9

The ignorance which evidence dispelled. I. IT WAS THE DIVINE PURPOSE THAT JESUS SHOULD RISE FROM THE DEAD . Nothing in the ministry of our Lord was unforeseen and accidental. The closing scenes of that ministry were evidently fore-appointed. The expressions "must" and "must needs" occur frequently in connection with these marvelous and memorable events. They are parts of the plan arranged by Infinite Wisdom. II. THE DIVINE PURPOSE THAT THE CHRIST ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 20:1-12

For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at Matthew 28:0.John 20:9The scripture - See Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46. The sense or meaning of the various predictions that foretold his death, as, for example, Psalms 2:7, compare Acts 13:33; Psalms 16:9-10, compare Acts 2:25-32; Psalms 110:1, compare Acts 2:34-35.For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at Matthew 28:0. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 20:1-9

John 20:1-9. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene alone early, when it was yet dark See notes on Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1-2; Luke 24:1; where the circumstance of John’s mentioning only Mary Magdalene as visiting the sepulchre, is accounted for, and explained at large. And seeth With the other women, mentioned by the three other evangelists; the stone taken away from the sepulchre And that the tomb was open. Probably, in consequence of the distinguished ardour of her affection... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 20:1-18

RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION161. Morning of the resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)It is not surprising that there are differences in the accounts of what people saw on the Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead. The sight of the empty tomb and the heavenly messengers produced a mixture of reactions - excitement, joy, anxiety, fear, wonder. There was confusion as people rushed here and there to tell others. One writer records what he heard from some,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 20:8

also, &c. = that other disciple also. which who. saw . Greek. eidon. App-133 . believed ( App-150 .): i, e. believed that He was risen. All that He had said about rising again the third day had fallen upon dull ears. The chief priests had taken note of His words (Matthew 27:63 ), but the disciples had not. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 20:9

as yet . . . not = not yet. Greek. oudepo, as in John 19:41 . the scripture . Compare Psalms 16:10 , Psalms 16:11 , &c. must . Compare John 3:14 ; John 12:34 , rise again. Greek. anistemi. App-178 . from the dead. Greek. ek nekron. App-139 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:8

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:9

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 20:1-12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 20:1-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 20:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 20:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 20:9

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