John 20:12

John 20:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
• New International Version (NIV)and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

Context of John 20:12

10So the disciples went back to their homes. 11But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. As she wept, she bent down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus’ body had been lying, one at the head and one at the feet. 13They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” Mary replied, “They have taken my Lord away, and I do not know where they have put him!” 14When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus.

John 20:12 word by word

καὶ θεωρεῖ δύο ἀγγέλους ἐν λευκοῖς καθεζομένους ἕνα πρὸς τῇ κεφαλῇ καὶ ἕνα πρὸς τοῖς ποσίν, ὅπου ἔκειτο τὸ σῶμα τοῦ Ἰησοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• seethθεωρέωtheōreō · to see/experienceG2334
• twoδύοduo · twoG1417
• angelsἄγγελοςaggelos · angelG32
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• whiteλευκόςleukos · whiteG3022
• sittingκαθέζομαιkathezomai · to sit downG2516
• the oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• atπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• the headὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the headκεφαλήkephalē · headG2776
• the feetπούςpous · footG4228
• whereὅπουhopou · where(-ever)G3699
• the bodyσῶμαsōma · bodyG4983
• of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• had lainκεῖμαιkeimai · to lay/be appointedG2749

Cross-references for John 20:12

• Matthew 28:3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
• Mark 16:5Then as they went into the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.
• Luke 24:3but when they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
• 2 Chronicles 5:12All the Levites who were musicians, including Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives, wore linen. They played cymbals and stringed instruments as they stood east of the altar. They were accompanied by 120 priests who blew trumpets.
• Daniel 7:9“While I was watching, thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His attire was white like snow; the hair of his head was like lamb’s wool. His throne was ablaze with fire and its wheels were all aflame.
• Matthew 17:2And he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
• Acts 1:10As they were still staring into the sky while he was going, suddenly two men in white clothing stood near them
• Revelation 3:4But you have a few individuals in Sardis who have not stained their clothes, and they will walk with me dressed in white, because they are worthy.
• Revelation 7:14So I said to him, “My lord, you know the answer.” Then he said to me, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb!

Commentaries on John 20:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Seeth two angels - See on John 20:6; (note). She knew these to be angels by their white and glistening robes. Matthew and Mark mention but one angel - probably that one only that spoke, John 20:13. One at the head, and the other at the feet - So were the cherubim placed at each end of the mercy-seat: Exodus 25:18, Exodus 25:19. Lightfoot.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-12Verses 1-12 For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at John 20:9 The scripture - See Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46. The sense or meaning of the various predictions that foretold his death, as, for example, Psalm 2:7, compare Acts 13:33; Psalm 16:9-10, compare Acts 2:25-32; Psalm 110:1, compare Acts 2:34-35. For an account of the resurrection of Christ, see the notes at Matthew 28.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-18Verses 11-18 We are likely to seek and find, when we seek with affection, and seek in tears. But many believers complain of the clouds and darkness they are under, which are methods of grace for humbling their souls, mortifying their sins, and endearing Christ to them. A sight of angels and their smiles, will not suffice, without a sight of Jesus, and God's smiles in him. None know, but those who have tasted it, the sorrows of a deserted soul, which has…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-13Even though two angels appeared inside the tomb, it was still a mystery how Jesus disappeared (see Luke 24:4). Why are you weeping?: Sorrow was not the appropriate response in this moment.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1511-15. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping, &c.--Brief was the stay of those two men. But Mary, arriving perhaps by another direction after they left, lingers at the spot, weeping for her missing Lord. As she gazes through her tears on the open tomb, she also ventures to stoop down and look into it, when lo! "two angels in white" (as from the world of light, and see on Mt 28:3) appear to her in a "sitting" posture, "as having finished some…Read the comment

Topics related to John 20:12

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Friendship
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Love
• Mary
• Trouble
• Women

In the dictionaries

• Jesus
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Angel
• Colour
• Reach
• Remit
• Thrust
• Wrap
• Color; Colors
• Jesus Christ

Commentaries on John 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings