John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 3. Peter therefore went forth , etc.] Out of the house where he was, upon hearing the account Mary gave: and that other disciple ; John, the Evangelist and Apostle; the rest of the disciples staying at home and continuing together, waiting to hear what account these two would bring: and came to the sepulchre ; to see with their own eyes what was done, and whether things were as Mary had related; and to make a more particular inquiry into, and examination of them.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-10 - If Christ gave his life a ransom, and had not taken it again, it woul not have appeared that his giving it was accepted as satisfaction. It was a great trial to Mary, that the body was gone. Weak believers ofte make that the matter of complaint, which is really just ground of hope and matter of joy. It is well when those more honoured than others with the privileges of disciples, are more active than others in the duty of disciples; more willing to take pains, and run hazards, in a good work We must do our best, and neither envy those who can do better, no despise those who do as well as they can, though they come behind. The disciple whom Jesus loved in a special manner, and who therefore in special manner loved Jesus, was foremost. The love of Christ will make us to abound in every duty more than any thing else. He that was behin was Peter, who had denied Christ. A sense of guilt hinders us in the service of God. As yet the disciples knew not the Scripture; the Christ must rise again from the dead.
Greek Textus Receptus
εξηλθεν 1831 5627 V-2AAI-3S ουν 3767 CONJ ο 3588 T-NSM πετρος 4074 N-NSM και 2532 CONJ ο 3588 T-NSM αλλος 243 A-NSM μαθητης 3101 N-NSM και 2532 CONJ ηρχοντο 2064 5711 V-INI-3P εις 1519 PREP το 3588 T-ASN μνημειον 3419 N-ASN
Vincent's NT Word Studies
3. Came to (hrconto eiv). Wrong. The tense is the imperfect; they were coming. Rev., they went toward.
