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Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
9For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.10Thenthedisciplesreturnedtotheir homes.11But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,…

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Then the disciples went away again to their own home.

went.

John 7:53
And every man went unto his own house.

John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

DisciplesFriendsHomeHomesHousesDisciplesFriendsHomeHomesHouses1.Mary comes to the tomb;
3.so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.
11.Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,
19.and to his disciples.
24.The incredulity and confession of Thomas.
30.The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.

Then the disciples
The term "disciples" here refers specifically to Peter and John, who had just visited the empty tomb of Jesus. In the broader context of the New Testament, "disciples" often refers to the twelve apostles, but it can also include a larger group of followers. The focus on Peter and John highlights their leadership roles among the apostles, as seen in other passages such asActs 3:1-11 andGalatians 2:9.

returned
The act of returning signifies a transition from the extraordinary event of discovering the empty tomb back to their ordinary lives. This moment reflects a period of confusion and uncertainty for the disciples, as they had not yet fully understood the resurrection. The return also sets the stage for the subsequent appearances of Jesus, which would clarify and confirm the reality of His resurrection.

to their homes
The phrase "to their homes" indicates a return to a place of familiarity and safety. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, homes were central to family life and community. This return may symbolize a temporary retreat to process the events they had witnessed. It also contrasts with the later gathering of the disciples in the upper room, where they would receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4). The mention of "homes" underscores the personal and communal impact of the resurrection, as the disciples would soon be called to spread the Gospel beyond their immediate surroundings.

1.The Disciples
Specifically, Peter and John (the disciple whom Jesus loved) are the focus here. They had just visited the empty tomb of Jesus.

2.The Empty Tomb
The place where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion, now found empty by the disciples.

3.Jerusalem
The city where these events took place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

4.Mary Magdalene
Although not mentioned in this specific verse, she is a key figure in the surrounding account, having discovered the empty tomb first.

5.The Resurrection
The pivotal event of Christianity, which the empty tomb signifies, though not fully understood by the disciples at this point.Understanding in Stages
The disciples returned home without fully understanding the resurrection. This teaches us that spiritual understanding often comes in stages and requires patience and faith.

The Importance of Witness
The disciples' initial reaction to the empty tomb highlights the importance of being witnesses to Christ's resurrection, even when full understanding is lacking.

Faith in Uncertainty
Returning home symbolizes a return to normalcy amidst uncertainty. Believers are called to have faith even when circumstances are unclear.

Preparation for Mission
The disciples' return home can be seen as a time of preparation before their mission begins, reminding us of the importance of preparation in our spiritual journeys.

Hope in the Resurrection
The empty tomb is a symbol of hope and victory over death, encouraging believers to live in the light of the resurrection.1.What is the meaning of John 20:10?

2.How can John 20:10 inspire us to seek Jesus in our daily lives?

3.What does the disciples' return home in John 20:10 teach about faith?

4.How does John 20:10 connect with other instances of seeking Jesus in Scripture?

5.What actions can we take when feeling uncertain, as seen in John 20:10?

6.How does John 20:10 encourage us to prioritize spiritual over worldly concerns?

7.Why did the disciples return home in John 20:10 without understanding the resurrection?

8.How does John 20:10 challenge the disciples' faith and understanding of Jesus' teachings?

9.What does John 20:10 reveal about the disciples' emotional state after the crucifixion?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 20?

11.What was the cause of Apostle John's death?

12.What are the five love languages?

13.If Jesus is all-knowing, why does He say He doesn't know the hour of His return (Mark 13:32)?

14.What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).Then

• This word places the action immediately after Peter and John verified the empty tomb (John 20:6-9).

• Scripture often uses “then” to mark decisive moments, as inMatthew 28:10, underscoring God’s orderly timeline.

• By recording the sequence, the Gospel presents a factual, historical progression, reminding us that resurrection events unfolded in real time (Acts 1:3).

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the disciples

• Refers specifically to Peter and John, the two who had just entered the tomb (John 20:2-8).

• Their firsthand inspection fulfills the requirement of two witnesses for establishing truth (Deuteronomy 19:15; cf.1 John 1:1-3).

• Though perplexed, these men represent believing followers who are still processing what Jesus had foretold (Mark 9:31-32).

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returned

• Highlights a deliberate choice to leave the tomb site, trusting what they had seen.

• Mirrors earlier moments when Jesus instructed His followers to go back and wait for further revelation (Matthew 26:32;John 16:7).

• Demonstrates faith in action: they do not linger in confusion but move forward, anticipating understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6).

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to their homes.

• Points to a personal space where reflection and assimilation of truth occur—much like Mary “treasured up all these things” at home (Luke 2:19).

• Indicates that resurrection evidence is meant to impact everyday life, not merely produce spectacle (Colossians 3:1-4).

• Sets the stage for Jesus to meet His followers where they are, beginning that very evening behind closed doors (John 20:19).

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summary

John 20:10 shows two eyewitnesses calmly leaving the empty tomb, confident enough in what they have seen to carry that truth back into daily life. Their return home reflects orderly faith, readiness for further revelation, and the seamless integration of resurrection reality into ordinary settings.

(10)Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.--More exactly, of course,to their lodgings in Jerusalem. They had accomplished the object of their visit to the sepulchre. One, at least, had realised, and he must have told his thoughts to his friend, that the Lord was not to be looked for in the empty grave, and that Mary's fears (John 20:2) were groundless. No enemies had taken the body away. They return, then, with hearts filled with this truth, to ponder over its meaning, or to tell it to others of the Eleven, or to wonder and to wait until He should come again to them, as He had promised.

Verse 10. -The disciples then again departedto their own homes.Πρὸς αὐτοῦς corresponds withLuke 24:12, to theπρὸς ἑαυτόν to which Peter returned. Here, again, there is a vivid touch of individuality. John's own home contained the mother of the Lord. Around Peter were gathered the other apostles, and they were shortly to be joined by John himself. To them the more detailed report of the language of the angel would be repeated a hundred times. The "other Mary," Salome, Joanna, all press the wondrous assurance upon the eleven, as they mourned and wept, and for the most part were either bewildered or unbelieving. The two disciples start for Emmaus, and all that these knew as yet was that "certain women affirmed the tomb to be empty, that they had seen a vision of angels, which declared him to be alive," and "that certain of our company had visited the sepulcher, and found it even as the women 'had said, but him they saw not" (Luke 24:22-24).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Then
οὖν(oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767:Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

the
οἱ(hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

disciples
μαθηταί(mathētai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101:A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

returned
Ἀπῆλθον(Apēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 565:From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

to
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

their [homes].
αὑτοὺς(hautous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 848:Her own, his own, their own, themselves, they. Contracted for heautou; self.


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