John 20:7 cpdv — and the separate cloth which had been over his head, not placed with the linen cloths, but in a separate place, wrapped…

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. "

— John 20:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 20 — Context

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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.

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Then Simon Peter arrived, following him, and he entered the tomb, and he saw the linen cloths lying there,

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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.

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Then the other disciple, who had arrived first at the tomb, also entered. And he saw and believed.

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For as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that it was necessary for him to rise again from the dead.

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Then the disciples went away again, each by himself.

John 20:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 20:7 say?
John 20:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is John 20:7 in the Bible?
John 20:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 7.
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 20:7.
What translation should I read John 20:7 in?
John 20:7 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 20:7?
John 20:7 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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