Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there,
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Simon Peter came, following him, and entered into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying,
- KJV Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
- BSB Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.
- NASB So Simon Peter also *came, following him, and he entered the tomb; and he *looked at the linen wrappings lying there,
- NLT Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there,
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Quick answer
Peter enters the tomb and also sees the linen cloths. The disciples examine the evidence directly.
Overview
Characteristically bold, Peter goes straight in and observes the grave clothes lying in place. The careful observation of details reflects honest investigation. The undisturbed wrappings raise the question that the resurrection alone can answer.
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Cross-references · 7
- Luke 22:31–32The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,
- John 18:25–27Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They said therefore to him, “You aren’t also one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.”
- John 18:17Then the maid who kept the door said to Peter, “Are you also one of this man’s disciples?” He said, “I am not.”
- John 6:67–69Jesus said therefore to the twelve, “You don’t also want to go away, do you?”
- Matt 16:15–16He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
- John 21:15–17So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
- John 21:7That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around him (for he was naked), and threw himself into the sea.
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