John 20:1-4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 20:1-10

There was no one thing of which the apostles were more concerned to produce substantial proof than the resurrection of their Master, 1. Because it was that which he himself appealed to as the last and most cogent proof of his being the Messiah. Those that would not believe other signs were referred to this sign of the prophet Jonas. And therefore enemies were most solicitous to stifle the notice of this, because it was put on this issue, and, if he be risen, they are not only murderers, but... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 20:1-10

20:1-10 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Mary from Magdala came to the tomb; and she saw the stone taken away from the tomb. So she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and she said to them: "They have taken the Lord away from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they set out for the tomb. The two were running together. The other disciple ran... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 20:1-10

One of the illuminating things in this story is that Peter was still the acknowledged leader of the apostolic band. It was to him that Mary went. In spite of his denial of Jesus--and a story like that would not be long in being broadcast--Peter was still the leader. We often talk of Peter's weakness and instability, but there must have been something outstanding about a man who could face his fellow-men after that disastrous crash into cowardice; there must have been something about a man whom... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:1

The first day of the week ,.... On the sixth day of the week, towards the close of it, Christ was interred; he lay in the grave all the seventh day, and on the first day of the week rose from the dead: so the women, after they had observed where the body was laid, went home and prepared spices and ointments, to anoint it; but the sabbath coming on, they were prevented; on which they rested, according to the Jewish law: but as soon as it was over, cometh Mary Magdalene ; not alone, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:2

Then she runneth and cometh to Simon Peter ,.... That is, after she had not only seen that the stone was took away, but had looked into the sepulchre, and saw that the body of Christ was removed; for otherwise she could not have said, that it was took away out of it: upon which she made all the haste she could to Peter; who, where he was she knew; and she was particularly bid by the angel she saw in the sepulchre, to go to him: and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved ; John the writer... read more

John Gill

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

John Gill

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:1

The first day of the week - On what we call Sunday morning, the morning after the Jewish Sabbath. As Christ had been buried in haste, these holy women had bought aromatics, Mark 16:1 ; Luke 24:1 , to embalm him afresh, and in a more complete manner than it could have been done by Joseph and Nicodemus. John only mentions Mary of Magdala, because he appears to wish to give a more detailed history of her conduct than of any of the rest; but the other evangelists speak of three persons who... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:2

Then she runneth - This was after the women had seen the angels, who said he was risen from the dead, Luke 24:4 . She told, not only Peter and John, but the other apostles also, Matthew 28:8 ; but only the two disciples above mentioned went to the tomb to see whether what she had said was true. They have taken away the Lord - She mentions nothing of what the angels had said, in her hurry and confusion; she speaks things only by halves; and probably the vision of angels might have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:4

Outrun Peter - Not because he had a greater desire to see into the truth of these things; but because he was younger, and lighter of foot. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 20:1-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 20:1-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 20:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:4

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