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John 20:9

John 20:9
For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For as yet they knew not the Scripture,.... Meaning not some particular passage of Scripture, but the writings of the Old Testament in general, and the various places in it, which spoke of the…

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

They knew not the scripture - Viz. Psa 16:9, Psa 16:10 : Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell - כי לא תעזב נפשי לשאול ki lo taazob naphshi l'sheol - For thou wilt not abandon my life to the grave, nor…

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

they knew not the scripture S. John's belief in the Resurrection was as yet based only on what he had seen in the sepulchre. He had nothing derived from prophecy to help him. The candour of the…