John 20:5
New International Version
He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in.

New Living Translation
He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in.

English Standard Version
And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.

Berean Standard Bible
He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.

Berean Literal Bible
And having stooped down, he sees the linen cloths lying there; but he did not enter.

King James Bible
And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

New King James Version
And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there; yet he did not go in.

New American Standard Bible
and he stooped to look in, and saw the linen wrappings lying there; however he did not go in.

NASB 1995
and stooping and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings lying there; but he did not go in.

NASB 1977
and stooping and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings lying there; but he did not go in.

Legacy Standard Bible
and stooping and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings lying there; but he did not go in.

Amplified Bible
Stooping down and looking in, he saw the linen wrappings [neatly] lying there; but he did not go in.

Christian Standard Bible
Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, yet he did not go in.

American Standard Version
and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths lying; yet entered he not in.

Contemporary English Version
He bent over and saw the strips of linen cloth lying inside the tomb, but he did not go in.

English Revised Version
and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths lying; yet entered he not in.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He bent over and looked inside the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there but didn't go inside.

Good News Translation
He bent over and saw the linen cloths, but he did not go in.

International Standard Version
Bending over to look inside, he noticed the linen cloths lying there, but didn't go in.

Majority Standard Bible
He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.

NET Bible
He bent down and saw the strips of linen cloth lying there, but he did not go in.

New Heart English Bible
Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying, yet he did not enter in.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he stooping down, saw the linen cloths lying; yet he went not in.

Weymouth New Testament
Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying there on the ground, but he did not go in.

World English Bible
Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying there; yet he didn’t enter in.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having stooped down, sees the linen clothes lying, yet, indeed, he did not enter.

Berean Literal Bible
And having stooped down, he sees the linen cloths lying there; but he did not enter.

Young's Literal Translation
and having stooped down, seeth the linen clothes lying, yet, indeed, he entered not.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having stood stooping, he sees the linen bandages lying; yet he did not go in.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he stooped down, he saw the linen cloths lying; but yet he went not in.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he bowed down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not yet enter.

New American Bible
he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.

New Revised Standard Version
He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he looked in and saw the linen cloths lying; but he did not enter in.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he looked, gazing at the linens where they were lying, but he did not enter.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and he stooped down and saw the linen cloths lying, but he did not go in.

Godbey New Testament
John looking in sees the grave-clothes lying; and did not come in.

Haweis New Testament
And stooping forward, he sees the swathing clothes lying there; yet he did not go in.

Mace New Testament
where stooping down he saw the linen clothes lying; but did not go in.

Weymouth New Testament
Stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths lying there on the ground, but he did not go in.

Worrell New Testament
and, having stooped to look within, he beholds the linen cloths lying; yet he went not within.

Worsley New Testament
and stooping down to look in saw the linen cloths lying; but did not go in.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Resurrection
4The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down and looked in at the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. 6Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there.…

Cross References
John 19:40
So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.

Luke 24:12
Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

Mark 16:5
When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

Matthew 28:6
He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

John 11:44
The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.

John 19:38-39
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. / Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.

John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

John 19:41-42
Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

John 13:23-24
One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. / So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about.

John 1:7-8
He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

John 1:35-36
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

John 1:40-42
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 2:19-22
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

saw.

John 11:44
And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

John 19:40
Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

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John 20
1. Mary comes to the tomb;
3. so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.
11. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,
19. and to his disciples.
24. The incredulity and confession of Thomas.
30. The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.














He bent down and looked in
This phrase describes the posture of Peter as he approaches the tomb. The act of bending down indicates a sense of urgency and curiosity. In the cultural context of the time, tombs were often carved into rock and required one to stoop to see inside. This action reflects a personal and investigative approach to the resurrection, emphasizing the importance of witnessing the evidence firsthand. The act of looking in signifies a desire to understand and verify the events that have transpired.

at the linen cloths lying there
The linen cloths are significant as they were used to wrap Jesus' body after His crucifixion. The presence of the cloths, lying undisturbed, suggests that Jesus' body was not stolen, as grave robbers would not have taken the time to unwrap the body. This detail aligns with the resurrection narrative, indicating that Jesus rose from the dead, leaving behind the burial cloths. The mention of linen cloths also connects to the burial customs of the time, providing historical context to the account.

but he did not go in
Peter's hesitation to enter the tomb may reflect a sense of reverence or shock at the sight before him. This moment of pause allows for contemplation and underscores the gravity of the resurrection event. In the broader biblical narrative, this hesitation can be seen as a moment of transition from doubt to belief, as Peter processes the implications of the empty tomb. This phrase also sets the stage for the subsequent actions of the other disciples, highlighting the varying responses to the resurrection.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' closest disciples, known for his impulsive nature and leadership among the apostles. He is often the first to act and speak.

2. John (the disciple whom Jesus loved)
The author of the Gospel of John, known for his close relationship with Jesus. He arrives at the tomb first but hesitates to enter.

3. The Empty Tomb
The site of Jesus' burial, now found empty by the disciples, signifying His resurrection. It is a pivotal location in the Christian faith.

4. Linen Cloths
The burial cloths that had wrapped Jesus' body, now lying in the tomb, indicating that His body was not stolen but resurrected.

5. Resurrection Morning
The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is the cornerstone of Christian belief, affirming His victory over sin and death.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Witnessing
John’s hesitation to enter the tomb shows the importance of witnessing events firsthand. As believers, we are called to be witnesses of Christ’s resurrection in our lives.

Faith and Evidence
The presence of the linen cloths serves as evidence of the resurrection. Our faith is not blind but based on historical events and evidence.

The Role of Hesitation
John's initial hesitation can remind us that it is natural to have moments of doubt or hesitation in our faith journey. What matters is how we respond to those moments.

The Significance of the Resurrection
The empty tomb is a powerful symbol of hope and victory over death. It calls us to live in the light of the resurrection, with hope and purpose.

Encouragement to Seek
Just as John and Peter sought the truth of the resurrection, we are encouraged to seek understanding and truth in our spiritual walk.(5) And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying.--Better, . . . seeth the linen clothes lying. The tense still describes the scene as it actually occurred. The words "looking in" rightly complete the meaning. (Comp. Note on John 11:38, and for the word, Note on Luke 24:12.) It is used again in the New Testament only in John 20:11, James 1:25, and 1Peter 1:12. It meant, originally, to stoop sideways, and was used, e.g., of a harp-player; then, to stoop over, peer into, inquire into. For the "linen clothes," comp. John 19:40. . . . Verse 5. - And having stooped down. Παρακύπτω is the verb used in Luke 24:12 to describe Peter's conduct and gesture. It was a necessary preliminary of the subsequent act of Peter, though Luke does not refer to it. Peter himself uses the same word (1 Peter 1:12). It means literally "bending on one side," with a desire to gaze intently on an object (Ecclus. 14:23 Ecclus. 21:23; James 1:25). He seeth the linen clothes lying (see John 19:40), untenanted and unused, those very cerecloths which he had helped to wind round the sacred, wounded body, with their affluence of sweet spices. Yet entered he not within. Awe, reverence, mystery, fear, nascent hope, the thought most possibly, "Not here, but risen," began to dawn faintly on his mind. There was ringing in his ears," Your sorrow shall be turned into joy." The touch of the eye-witness, and the personal part of one who is describing his own activity. Weft-stein, on οὐ μέντοι εἰσῆλθεν, adds, "no pollueretur," and quotes numerous Talmudieal authorities to show how the corpse and the grave and gravestone would pollute the living (cf. Numbers 19:16). If so, then Peter, before he came to the conclusion that there was no death in the sepulcher, broke a ritual law which John respected. There seems also rabbinical authority for the fact that disciples might carry "the just" to their grave without such tear of pollution. But at this moment they were both lifted above the region of ritual altogether.

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Greek
He bent down
παρακύψας (parakypsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3879: To stoop, peer in, look down, look intently. From para and kupto; to bend beside, i.e. Lean over.

[and] looked in at
βλέπει (blepei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.

the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

linen cloths
ὀθόνια (othonia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3608: A linen bandage, a wrapping. Neuter of a presumed derivative of othone; a linen bandage.

lying [there],
κείμενα (keimena)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2749: To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.

but
μέντοι (mentoi)
Conjunction
Strong's 3305: (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However.

he did not go in.
εἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.


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