John 20:3
What does John 20:3 mean?
A plain-English look at John 20:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 20:3 means
Upon hearing Mary Magdalene's alarming news, Peter and the "other disciple" (John) immediately set out for the tomb. Their swift departure indicates the seriousness with which they regarded Mary's report, even if they didn't fully grasp its implications. Their journey to the tomb signifies the beginning of their personal investigation, moving from secondhand accounts to direct observation, which will deepen their understanding of the extraordinary events unfolding on this pivotal day.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So Peter and the other disciple went out to the place of the dead.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Peter, therefore, went forth, and the other disciple, and they were coming to the tomb,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple: and they came to the sepulchre.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and came to the tomb.
Context
This verse directly follows Mary Magdalene's report to Peter and John about the empty tomb. Their immediate reaction to go to the tomb establishes the next phase of the narrative, moving from Mary's report to the disciples' personal investigation. This action sets up the ensuing verses where they will witness the physical evidence of the resurrection for themselves.
v.2She runneth therefore, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we know not where they have laid him.
v.3This passage
v.4And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 24:12
But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass.
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