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John 20:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 20:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb;
John 20:4 — American Standard Version

Context — John 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Now on the first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, while it was yet dark, unto the tomb, and seeth the stone taken away from the tomb.
2She runneth therefore, 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 tomb, and we know not where they have laid him.
3Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.
4And they ran both together: and the other disciple outran Peter, and came first to the tomb;
5and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths lying; yet entered he not in.
6Simon Peter therefore also cometh, following him, and entered into the tomb; and he beholdeth the linen cloths lying,
7and the napkin, that was upon his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So they ran both together, etc.] At first setting out, and for a while; not content to walk, they ran, being eagerly desirous to know the truth of things: and that other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre; John was a younger man than Peter, and so more nimble, and swift of foot, and got to the sepulchre before him; and besides, had not that concern of mind to retard him, Peter might have; as, supposing Christ was risen, and he should see him, how he should be able to look him in the face, whom he had so shamefully denied.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at Matthew 28:0. John 20:9 The scripture - See Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46. The sense or meaning of the various predictions that foretold his death, as, for example, Psalms 2:7, compare Acts 13:33; Psalms 16:9-10, compare Acts 2:25-32; Psalms 110:1, compare Acts 2:34-35. For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at Matthew 28:0. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“outrun: Sa2 18:23; Lev 13:30; Co1 9:24; Co2 8:12 John 20:5”
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