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Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.
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An Immediate, Honest Reaction
Upon hearing Mary's news, Peter and John didn't hesitate. Commentators note the original Greek shows they started instantly. Their quick, concerned reaction, driven by surprise and fear, demonstrates their genuine love for Jesus and refutes any notion that the disciples had secretly moved the body themselves.
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They went (ηρχοντο). Imperfect middle picturing the scene, "they were going." The two started instantly (εξηλθεν, aorist active in…
19th Century
Bishop
The details of the visit of Peter and John (John 20:3–10) are peculiar to this Gospel. St. Luke mentions the visit of Peter only ([Refe…
Preacher
They wanted to know what had really happened, so they resolved that they would go and see. The woman's message surprised them, and troubled them: <…
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The quick response of Peter and John shows that the disciples were not responsible for removing the body. Had they been aware of an official remova…
16th Century
Theologian
Peter therefore went forth. With so little faith, or rather almost no faith, in both the disciples and the women, it is astonishing that t…
17th Century
Pastor
Peter therefore went forth Out of the house where he was, upon hearing the account Mary gave:
and…
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If Christ gave his life a ransom and had not taken it again, it would not have appeared that his giving it was accepted as satisfaction. It was a g…