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John 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Resurrection
“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.”
John 20:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 20:1
The first day of the week (τῇ μιᾷ τῶν σαββάτων, tē mia tōn sabbatōn)—Sunday, the day that would become the Lord's Day for Christian worship, commemorating resurrection rather than Sabbath rest. Mary Magdalene came early, when it was yet dark (πρωΐ σκοτίας ἔτι οὔσης)—her devotion outpacing the dawn, driven by love not duty.The stone taken away (τὸν λίθον ἠρμένον, ton lithon ērmenon)—the perfect passive participle indicates the stone had been removed by divine agency before her arrival. This detail refutes the stolen-body theory: tomb robbers don't roll away sealed stones. The empty tomb doesn't...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 20:1
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“he appeared first to Mary Magdalene”
“which he had hewn out in the rock”
“and taking him down”
“at early dawn”
“and his mother's sister”
“and that he had said these things to her.”
“Mary Magdalene”
“lest perhaps his disciples come at night and steal him away”
“and I heard behind me a loud voice”
“and Thomas was with them. Jesus came”