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John 20:8

John 20:8
Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then went in also the other disciple,.... John, being animated by the example of Peter, went down into the sepulchre likewise; whither Peter also might beckon, or call him, to be witness with him of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

John 20:1-12

For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at Matt. 28. Joh 20:9 The scripture - See Luk 24:26, Luk 24:46. The sense or meaning of the various predictions that foretold his death, as,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

That other disciple - John.

Saw - That the body was not there.

And believed - That it had been taken away, as Mary had said; but he did not believe that he was risen from the dead. See what follows.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then … that other Better, Therefore went in also the other. He is encouraged by his older companion. Note how all the details tell of the eye-witness: he remembers even that the napkin was folded.…

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