John 20:2 cpdv — Therefore, she ran and went to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They ha…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, she ran and went to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They have taken the Lord away from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” "

— John 20:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 20 — Context

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Then on the first Sabbath, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and she saw that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb.

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Therefore, she ran and went to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They have taken the Lord away from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.”

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Therefore, Peter departed with the other disciple, and they went to the tomb.

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Now they both ran together, but the other disciple ran more quickly, ahead of Peter, and so he arrived at the tomb first.

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

John 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 20:2 say?
John 20:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, she ran and went to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They have taken the Lord away from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” ”
Where is John 20:2 in the Bible?
John 20:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 2.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 20:2.
What translation should I read John 20:2 in?
John 20:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 20:2?
John 20:2 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, she ran and went to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, “They have taken the Lord away from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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