John 20:4

New Century Version

They were both running, but the other follower ran faster than Peter and reached the tomb first.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:23

Ahimaaz answered, “No matter what happens, I will run.” So Joab said to Ahimaaz, “Run!” Then Ahimaaz ran by way of the Jordan Valley and passed the Cushite.

Leviticus 13:30

a priest must look at the sore. If it seems deeper than the skin and the hair around it is thin and yellow, the priest must announce that the person is unclean. It is an itch, a harmful skin disease of the head or chin.

John 20:3

So Peter and the other follower started for the tomb.

John 20:5

He bent down and looked in and saw the strips of linen cloth lying there, but he did not go in.

John 20:8

Then the other follower, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. He saw and believed.

1 Corinthians 9:24

You know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize. So run to win!

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.