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John 20:6

What does John 20:6 mean?

A plain-English look at John 20:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 20:6 means

Simon Peter, following closely behind the other disciple, arrived at the tomb and, with his characteristic boldness, immediately entered. Inside, he also observed the linen cloths that had been wrapped around Jesus' body, lying undisturbed. Peter's willingness to enter and directly examine the scene further emphasizes his role as a prominent leader and his desire for immediate understanding. His observation corroborates what the other disciple had seen, yet adds more detail regarding the arrangement of the burial cloths.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Simon Peter therefore also cometh, following him, and entered into the tomb; and he beholdeth the linen cloths lying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Simon Peter therefore also cometh, following him, and entered into the tomb; and he beholdeth the linen cloths lying,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Simon Peter came after him and went into the hole in the rock; and he saw the linen bands on the earth,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Simon Peter, therefore, cometh, following him, and he entered into the tomb, and beholdeth the linen clothes lying,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then cometh Simon Peter, following him, and went into the sepulchre: and saw the linen cloths lying,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Simon Peter therefore comes, following him, and entered into the tomb, and sees the linen cloths lying,

Context

This verse directly follows the "other disciple's" arrival and initial glance into the tomb. Peter's entrance serves as a more thorough investigation, providing additional details about the scene inside the tomb. His actions move the narrative forward, providing crucial evidence that will lead to a deeper understanding of the resurrection.

v.5and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths lying; yet entered he not in.

v.6This passage

v.7and the napkin, that was upon his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 16:15

    He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am?

  • John 21:15

    So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

  • Luke 22:31

    Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat:

  • John 18:17

    The maid therefore that kept the door saith unto Peter, Art thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.

  • John 21:7

    That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his coat about him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea.

  • John 18:25

    Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore unto him, Art thou also one of his disciples? He denied, and said, I am not.

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