King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Miryam from Magdala went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb.
Berean Standard Bible:
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
American Standard Version:
Now on the firstdayof the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, while it was yet dark, unto the tomb, and seeth the stone taken away from the tomb.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
{G1161} The first{G3391} day of the week{G4521} cometh{G2064} Mary{G3137} Magdalene{G3094} early{G4404}, when it was{G5607} yet{G2089} dark{G4653}, unto{G1519} the sepulchre{G3419}, and{G2532} seeth{G991} the stone{G3037} taken away{G142} from{G1537} the sepulchre{G3419}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 16:9
- ¶ Now when [Jesus] was risen early the first [day] of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Matthew 27:60
- And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.
Mark 15:46
- And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
John 20:26
- ¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: [then] came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace [be] unto you.
John 19:25
- Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the [wife] of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
Luke 24:1
- ¶ Now upon the first [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain [others] with them.
Luke 24:10
- It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary [the mother] of James, and other [women that were] with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
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Commentary for John 20:1
John 20:1 is a pivotal verse in the New Testament, marking the beginning of the resurrection narrative in the Gospel of John. The verse sets the scene on the first day of the week, which in the Jewish calendar would have been Sunday, following the Sabbath. This detail is significant because it aligns with the timing of Jesus' predicted resurrection, as he foretold that he would rise "after three days" (Mark 8:31, Matthew 16:21).
The verse introduces Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus who is often mentioned in the Gospels as a witness to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Her early morning visit to the tomb, while it was still dark, underscores her urgency and dedication to Jesus, as well as the sorrow and confusion that followed the crucifixion. The detail of the stone being taken away from the sepulchre is a dramatic focal point, foreshadowing the miraculous event that has taken place—the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Historically, this verse reflects the early Christian belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus, which was central to the apostolic preaching and the faith of the early church. The empty tomb and the subsequent appearances of the risen Jesus to Mary Magdalene and others were foundational to the hope and theology of the resurrection, which became a cornerstone of Christian doctrine. The verse also highlights the role of women in the Gospel accounts, as they were the first to discover the empty tomb and to be entrusted with the news of Jesus' resurrection, a fact that was remarkable in the patriarchal society of the time.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G3391
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μία
Transliteration: mía
Pronunciation: mee'-ah
Description: irregular feminine of εἷς; one or first:--a (certain), + agree, first, one, X other. - Strong's Number: G4521
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σάββατον
Transliteration: sábbaton
Pronunciation: sab'-bat-on
Description: of Hebrew origin (שַׁבָּת); the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the interval between two Sabbaths; likewise the plural in all the above applications:--sabbath (day), week. - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - Strong's Number: G3137
There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Μαρία
Transliteration: María
Pronunciation: mar-ee-am'
Description: of Hebrew origin (מִרְיָם); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females:-- Mary. - Strong's Number: G3094
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Μαγδαληνή
Transliteration: Magdalēnḗ
Pronunciation: mag-dal-ay-nay'
Description: feminine of a derivative of Μαγδαλά; a female Magdalene, i.e. inhabitant of Magdala:--Magdalene. - Strong's Number: G4404
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρωΐ
Transliteration: prōḯ
Pronunciation: pro-ee'
Description: adverb from πρό; at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch:--early (in the morning), (in the) morning. - Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have. - Strong's Number: G2089
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔτι
Transliteration: éti
Pronunciation: et'-ee
Description: perhaps akin to ἔτος; "yet," still (of time or degree):--after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet. - Strong's Number: G4653
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκοτία
Transliteration: skotía
Pronunciation: skot-ee'-ah
Description: from σκότος; dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively):--dark(-ness). - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G3419
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μνημεῖον
Transliteration: mnēmeîon
Pronunciation: mnay-mi'-on
Description: from μνήμη; a remembrance, i.e. cenotaph (place of interment):--grave, sepulchre, tomb. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G991
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βλέπω
Transliteration: blépō
Pronunciation: blep'-o
Description: a primary verb; to look at (literally or figuratively):--behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare ὀπτάνομαι. - Strong's Number: G3037
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λίθος
Transliteration: líthos
Pronunciation: lee'-thos
Description: apparently a primary word; a stone (literally or figuratively):--(mill-, stumbling-)stone. - Strong's Number: G142
There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αἴρω
Transliteration: aírō
Pronunciation: ah'-ee-ro
Description: a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare נָשָׂא) to expiate sin:--away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up). - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.