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John 20:2 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 20:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 20 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.”
John 20:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 20:2
She runneth (τρέχει, trechei)—present tense conveys breathless urgency. Mary reports to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved—John's characteristic self-reference, written with humility decades later. The pairing echoes their partnership throughout the passion narrative (13:23-24, 18:15-16).They have taken away the Lord (Ἦραν τὸν κύριον, Ēran ton kyrion)—even in panic, Mary uses the resurrection title 'Lord' (κύριον, kyrion), not 'teacher' or 'master.' Her assumption of body-theft shows that resurrection wasn't expected or invented—it shattered existing categories. We know n...
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Cross-References for John 20:2
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“whom Jesus loved”
“Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them”
“and the disciple whom he loved standing there”
“and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.”
“turning around”
“It's the Lord! So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord”
“Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for? She”
“that he must rise from the dead.”
“Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: 'After three days I will rise again.',Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.,,,,,,,,”