John 20:6

Authorized King James Version

Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,

Word-by-Word Analysis

ἔρχεται

G2064

cometh

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

οὖν

G3767

Then

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

Σίμων

G4613

Simon

simon (i.e., shimon), the name of nine israelites

Πέτρος

G4074

Peter

a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle

ἀκολουθῶν

G190

following

properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

αὐτῷ

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἰσῆλθεν

G1525

went

to enter (literally or figuratively)

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#10

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#11

μνημεῖον

G3419

the sepulchre

a remembrance, i.e., cenotaph (place of interment)

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

θεωρεῖ

G2334

seeth

to be a spectator of, i.e., discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))

#14

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

ὀθόνια

G3608

the linen clothes

a linen bandage

#16

κείμενα

G2749

lie

to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The faith and obedience theme here intersects with the proper human response to divine revelation across Scripture. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of progressive revelation that finds its culmination in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's consistent character and purposes.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of faith and obedience within the theological tradition of John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the faith and obedience theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about faith and obedience?
How does this verse's literary context within John chapter 20 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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John 20:6

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