Joh 20:3-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 20:3-10: 20:3-10 The other disciple was probably John, “the disciple Jesus loved” and author of this Gospel (see 13:23 ). He and Peter validated Mary’s testimony by examining the tomb for themselves. John arrived first, but Peter entered first.

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‏ John 20:3-9

Summary for John 20:3-10: 20:3-10 ^a The other disciple was probably John, “the disciple Jesus loved” and author of this Gospel (see 13:23 ^b). He and Peter validated Mary’s testimony by examining the tomb for themselves. John arrived first, but Peter entered first.
Summary for John 20:6-7: 20:6-7 ^c What Peter and John found in the tomb was remarkable. The linen wrappings (19:40 ^d) were on the burial bench. Jews also used a facial cloth for burials (cp. 11:44 ^e), which was rolled, wrapped under the chin, and tied on the top of the head. The apostles found this face cloth folded up on the bench. John’s inclusion of these details counters any suggestion that grave robbers had taken Jesus’ body; such costly garments would have been stolen in a robbery.
Summary for John 20:8-9: 20:8-9 ^f he saw and believed: Despite not fully understanding, John knew that God had been at work, and he realized that Jesus was alive.