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John 20:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

John 20:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 20:1

Theological / Devotional

First day of the week. [The Resurrection, John 20:1-18=Matt. 28:1-15=Mark 16:1-11=Luke 24:1-12. Major comment: Matthew and John. See The Resurrection and Subsequent Events; Crucifixion In Relation To Passover, Passion Week, the Resurrection to Ascension, Palestine Under the Herodians.] For a discussion of the sequence of events of ch. 20 see Additional Note on Matt. 28.

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