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John 20:5 Cross-References
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“And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.”
John 20:5 (KJV)
Commentary on John 20:5
He stooping down, and looking in (παράκυψας, parakypsas)—the participle suggests careful, cautious examination, bending to peer through the low tomb entrance. John saw the linen clothes lying (βλέπει κείμενα τὰ ὀθόνια, blepei keimena ta othonia)—'linen clothes' (ὀθόνια, othonia) refers to the strips used in burial, distinct from the face cloth (σουδάριον, soudarion) mentioned in v.7.Yet went he not in (οὐ μέντοι εἰσῆλθεν, ou mentoi eisēlthen)—John's hesitation contrasts with Peter's boldness (v.6) but shows reverence, not cowardice. The beloved disciple looks (βλέπει, blepei—physical sight) bu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 20:5
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“and bound it in linen cloths with the spices”
“as she wept”
“bound hand and foot with wrappings”