John 20:7
New International Version
as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen.

New Living Translation
while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings.

English Standard Version
and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself.

Berean Standard Bible
The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths.

Berean Literal Bible
and the soudarion that was upon His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but having been folded up in a place by itself.

King James Bible
And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

New King James Version
and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself.

New American Standard Bible
and the face-cloth which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings but folded up in a place by itself.

NASB 1995
and the face-cloth which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings, but rolled up in a place by itself.

NASB 1977
and the face-cloth, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings, but rolled up in a place by itself.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the face-cloth which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings, but folded up in a place by itself.

Amplified Bible
and the [burial] face-cloth which had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the [other] linen wrappings, but rolled up in a place by itself.

Christian Standard Bible
The wrapping that had been on his head was not lying with the linen cloths but was folded up in a separate place by itself.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The wrapping that had been on His head was not lying with the linen cloths but was folded up in a separate place by itself.

American Standard Version
and the napkin, that was upon his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.

Contemporary English Version
He also saw the piece of cloth that had been used to cover Jesus' face. It was rolled up and in a place by itself.

English Revised Version
and the napkin, that was upon his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He also saw the cloth that had been on Jesus' head. It wasn't lying with the strips of linen but was rolled up separately.

Good News Translation
and the cloth which had been around Jesus' head. It was not lying with the linen cloths but was rolled up by itself.

International Standard Version
and that the handkerchief that had been on Jesus' head was not lying with the linen cloths but was rolled up in a separate place.

Majority Standard Bible
The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths.

NET Bible
and the face cloth, which had been around Jesus' head, not lying with the strips of linen cloth but rolled up in a place by itself.

New Heart English Bible
and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the napkin that was about his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

Weymouth New Testament
and the towel, which had been placed over the face of Jesus, not lying with the cloths, but folded up and put by itself.

World English Bible
and the cloth that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the napkin that was on His head not lying with the linen clothes, but apart, having been folded up, in one place;

Berean Literal Bible
and the soudarion that was upon His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but having been folded up in a place by itself.

Young's Literal Translation
and the napkin that was upon his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but apart, having been folded up, in one place;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the napkin, which was upon his head, not lying with the linen bandages, but separately inwrapped in one place.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the napkin that had been about his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but apart, wrapped up into one place.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the separate cloth which had been over his head, not placed with the linen cloths, but in a separate place, wrapped up by itself.

New American Bible
and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.

New Revised Standard Version
and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the burial napkin which was bound around his head, was not with the linen cloths, but was wrapped up and put in a place by itself.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And a grave cloth, which had been bound about his head, not with the linens, but as it was wrapped and set on the side in one place.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and the handkerchief that had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded in a place by itself.

Godbey New Testament
and the napkin, which was on His head, not lying with the grave-clothes, but separate in one place, having been rolled up.

Haweis New Testament
and the napkin, which had been round his head, not laid with the linen swathes, but apart folded up in another place.

Mace New Testament
as for the napkin that had been put about his head, it was not in the same place as the linen clothes, but lay folded up by it self.

Weymouth New Testament
and the towel, which had been placed over the face of Jesus, not lying with the cloths, but folded up and put by itself.

Worrell New Testament
and the napkin that was on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself.

Worsley New Testament
and the napkin that was upon his head, not laid with the linen cloths, but folded up by itself.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Resurrection
6Simon Peter arrived just after him. He entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there. 7 The cloth that had been around Jesus’ head was rolled up, lying separate from the linen cloths. 8Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed.…

Cross References
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 16:5-7
When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. / But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him. / But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”

Matthew 28:5-7
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”

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

Acts 2:24
But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Acts 13:29-30
When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. / But God raised Him from the dead,

1 Corinthians 15:4
that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

Hebrews 10:20
by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

Revelation 1:18
the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

Genesis 41:42
Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Exodus 28:4
These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

2 Kings 2:8
And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.

2 Kings 2:13-14
Elisha also picked up the cloak that had fallen from Elijah, and he went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. / Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over.


Treasury of Scripture

And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

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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.














The cloth
The Greek word used here is "soudarion," which refers to a face cloth or napkin. In the context of Jewish burial customs, this cloth was used to cover the face of the deceased. Its mention here is significant, as it highlights the care and orderliness of the resurrection event. Unlike the hurried removal of a body, the presence of the cloth suggests a deliberate and miraculous act, emphasizing the divine nature of Jesus' resurrection.

that had been around Jesus’ head
This phrase underscores the personal and intimate nature of the resurrection. The cloth was specifically around Jesus' head, indicating that the resurrection was not a general event but a personal victory over death for Jesus Himself. It also serves as a testament to the physical reality of Jesus' resurrection, countering any claims that it was merely spiritual or metaphorical.

was rolled up
The Greek word "entylisso" means to wrap or roll up. The fact that the cloth was rolled up suggests intentionality and order. This detail refutes any notion of a grave robbery, as thieves would not take the time to neatly roll up a cloth. Instead, it points to the power and peace of the resurrection, where even in the midst of a miraculous event, there is a sense of calm and purpose.

lying separate
The separation of the head cloth from the linen cloths is a detail rich with meaning. It indicates that the resurrection was not chaotic but orderly. This separation can symbolize the distinction between Jesus' earthly life and His resurrected, glorified state. It also serves as a visual representation of the new covenant, where Jesus' resurrection separates the old from the new, bringing hope and salvation.

from the linen cloths
The linen cloths, or "othonia" in Greek, were used to wrap Jesus' body. Their mention here, along with the separate head cloth, provides a vivid picture of the empty tomb. The presence of these cloths, left behind, is a powerful testament to the reality of the resurrection. It signifies that Jesus' body was not stolen but transformed, leaving behind the trappings of death and emerging victorious over the grave.

(7) And the napkin, that was about his head.--Comp. Note on John 11:44.

Not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together . .--This was not seen from without (John 20:5), but was in a separate place, perhaps on the inner side of the sepulchre. In this description and in this verse the minute knowledge and remembrance of an eye-witness reaches its climax. The very fact that the napkin was folded did not escape the writer's eye, nor fade from his memory.

Then went in also that other disciple . . .--If the vivid details of this picture impress us with the fact that we are in the presence of an eye-witness, none the less do the traits of character remind us of all that we know from other sources of the actors in the scene. The bold impetuosity of St. Peter, and the gentle reverence of St. John, are represented in him who quickly entered into the sepulchre, and in him who stood gazing into it, and afterwards went in. He went in, "therefore," as the original exactly means, because he heard from Peter of what he had seen.

And he saw, and believed.--The gentler character was also the more receptive, and this appears to be intimated in this verse. Nothing is said of St. Peter's faith, but St. John seems to unveil for us the inner history of his own spiritual life. The word for "see" is different from either of those used before in John 20:5-6. (Comp. Luke 10:23.) It is not that he saw, as from a distance, nor yet that he beheld that which was immediately presented to the gaze; it is not that he saw in any merely physical sense, but that he saw with the eye of the mind, and grasped the truth which lay beneath the phenomena around him. He saw, and he who had believed before, found in this fact the stepping-stone to a higher faith. (Comp. Note on John 2:11.) . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

face cloth
σουδάριον (soudarion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4676: A handkerchief, napkin. Of Latin origin; a sudarium, i.e. Towel.

that
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

had been
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

around
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

[Jesus’]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

head
κεφαλῆς (kephalēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.

was rolled up,
ἐντετυλιγμένον (entetyligmenon)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1794: To wrap up, roll round, envelop. From en and tulisso; to entwine, i.e. Wind up in.

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

separate
τόπον (topon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

from
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive 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.
ὀθονίων (othoniōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3608: A linen bandage, a wrapping. Neuter of a presumed derivative of othone; a linen bandage.


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