John 20

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 20 of 21

1 But on the first of the sabbaths, Mary Magdalene came early in the morning to the tomb, it yet being dark. And she sees the stone having been taken away from the tomb.

2 Therefore she runs and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They took away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they laid Him.

3 Then Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb.

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Chapter Summary

1 Mary comes to the tomb. 11 Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 19 and to His disciples. 24 Thomas will not believe what the disciples say.

Key Greek Words

μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
εἱστήκει abide, appoint, bring G2476
μέσον among, X before, them G3319
κρατῆτε hold (by, fast), keep G2902
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

Cross-References

People & Context

The Empty Tomb

Mary Magdalene finds the tomb stone rolled away. Peter and the beloved disciple run to investigate and find only linen strips.

Appearance to Mary Magdalene

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene outside the tomb; she initially mistakes Him for the gardener until He calls her by name.

Appearances to Disciples

Jesus appears to the disciples behind locked doors, breathing the Holy Spirit upon them. Eight days later, He appears again to Thomas, who believes.

Timeline

The Empty Tomb

Mary Magdalene finds the tomb stone rolled away. Peter and the beloved disciple run to investigate and find only linen strips.

John 20:1-10
Appearance to Mary Magdalene

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene outside the tomb; she initially mistakes Him for the gardener until He calls her by name.

John 20:11-18
Appearances to Disciples

Jesus appears to the disciples behind locked doors, breathing the Holy Spirit upon them. Eight days later, He appears again to Thomas, who believes.

John 20:19-29

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