John 20:6

King James Version:

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Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then, following him, Shim‘on Kefa arrived, entered the tomb and saw the burial-sheets lying there,

Berean Standard Bible:

Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.

American Standard Version:

Simon Peter therefore also cometh, following him, and entered into the tomb; and he beholdeth the linen cloths lying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G3767} cometh^{G2064} Simon^{G4613} Peter^{G4074} following^{G190} him^{G846}, and^{G2532} went^{G1525} into^{G1519} the sepulchre^{G3419}, and^{G2532} seeth^{G2334} the linen clothes^{G3608} lie^{G2749},

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Commentary for John 20:6

John 20:6 is a verse from the New Testament that captures a moment during the Resurrection narrative in the Gospel of John. The historical context of this verse is set in Jerusalem after the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, which occurred during the Passover festival while the region was under Roman governance. The verse specifically describes the actions of Simon Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, immediately following the discovery by Mary Magdalene that Jesus' tomb was empty.

In the verse, Peter is following the "other disciple," commonly understood to be John, the author of the Gospel. They are going to the tomb of Jesus after being informed by Mary Magdalene that the body of Jesus was no longer there. Upon entering the tomb, Peter observes the linen clothes that had been wrapped around Jesus' body lying there. The significance of the linen clothes being noted as lying in place, rather than being in disarray or taken, suggests that the body had not been stolen but rather that Jesus had risen from the dead, leaving the grave clothes undisturbed.

The themes present in this verse include the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies about his resurrection, the beginnings of faith and understanding among the disciples, and the physical evidence of the empty tomb that would later become a cornerstone of Christian belief in the Resurrection. The careful detail of the linen clothes reinforces the historical and theological claim of the early Christian community that Jesus' resurrection was not a tale of theft or deception but a miraculous event with tangible proof. This moment is pivotal in the transition of the disciples from fear and confusion to bold proclamation of the gospel message, marking a turning point in the narrative 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: 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4613
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Σίμων
   Transliteration: Símōn
   Pronunciation: see'-mone
   Description: of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites:--Simon. Compare Συμεών.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4074
   There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Πέτρος
   Transliteration: Pétros
   Pronunciation: pet'-ros
   Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
   
5. Strong's Number: G190
   There are 939 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀκολουθέω
   Transliteration: akolouthéō
   Pronunciation: ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
   Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple):--follow, reach.
   
6. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1525
   There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
   Transliteration: eisérchomai
   Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
   Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
   
9. 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).
   
10. 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.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2334
    There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεωρέω
    Transliteration: theōréō
    Pronunciation: theh-o-reh'-o
    Description: from a derivative of θεάομαι (perhaps by addition of ὁράω); to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)):--behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3608
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀθόνιον
    Transliteration: othónion
    Pronunciation: oth-on'-ee-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ὀθόνη; a linen bandage:--linen clothes.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2749
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κεῖμαι
    Transliteration: keîmai
    Pronunciation: ki'-mahee
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively):--be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare τίθημι.