John 20:1
The Scripture
(1) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After the resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples on the road to Emmaus, explaining the Scriptures to them, and they recognize him as the Messiah. Later, he appears to the eleven disciples on the mountain, granting them the authority to forgive sins. This chapter emphasizes the risen Christ’s power, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the new authority of the disciples.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 20:19John 20:26Acts 20:7I Corinthians 16:2Revelation 1:10Matthew 28:1Matthew 28:2Matthew 28:3Matthew 28:4Matthew 28:5Matthew 28:6Matthew 28:7
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 28:1Mark 15:46Matthew 27:61John 20:11John 20:6Mark 16:2