John 20:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So the talmidim returned home,

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the disciples returned to their homes.

American Standard Version:

So the disciples went away again unto their own home.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G3767} the disciples^{G3101} went away^{G565} again^{G3825} unto^{G4314} their own home^{G1438}.

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Commentary for John 20:10

John 20:10 is a verse set within the broader context of the Resurrection narrative in the Gospel of John. The verse itself states: "Then the disciples went away again unto their own home." This verse occurs immediately after the account of Peter and the "other disciple" (often understood to be John) visiting the empty tomb of Jesus following the report from Mary Magdalene that Jesus' body was missing.

In the historical context, this verse reflects the initial reaction of the disciples to the confusing and emotionally charged events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and the discovery of the empty tomb. The disciples, still reeling from the trauma of Jesus' death and uncertain about the meaning of the empty tomb, retreat to the familiarity and safety of their own homes. This action underscores their human responses of fear, doubt, and the need for personal space to process the unprecedented events they had just witnessed.

The themes present in this verse include the disciples' initial lack of understanding of Jesus' resurrection, their return to a pre-ministry life, and the natural inclination to seek refuge in what is known and comfortable during times of great uncertainty. It also sets the stage for the subsequent appearances of the risen Jesus to his disciples, which serve to dispel their fears, deepen their faith, and commission them for the mission ahead. John 20:10 captures a moment of pause before the transformative encounters with the resurrected Christ that would irrevocably change the course of their lives and the history of Christianity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G3767
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὖν
   Transliteration: oûn
   Pronunciation: oon
   Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3101
   There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μαθητής
   Transliteration: mathētḗs
   Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
   Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
   
3. Strong's Number: G565
   There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
   Transliteration: apérchomai
   Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
   Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3825
   There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πάλιν
   Transliteration: pálin
   Pronunciation: pal'-in
   Description: probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand:--again.
   
5. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1438
   There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
   Transliteration: heautoû
   Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
   Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).