John 20:9

John 20:9 refers to a specific verse in the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Bible. This verse states, "For as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead."

The verse appears in the context of Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb of Jesus. She informs Peter and John, who then run to the tomb themselves. John arrives first but waits for Peter to enter. After observing the empty tomb and the linen cloths, they return home.

John 20:9 explains the disciples' initial confusion and lack of belief in Jesus' resurrection, despite his previous pronouncements and the scriptural prophecies concerning the Messiah's death and subsequent resurrection. The verse suggests that the disciples' understanding of these prophecies was incomplete at the time, preventing them from fully grasping the significance of the empty tomb. The "Scripture" mentioned likely refers to passages in the Old Testament that Christians interpret as foreshadowing the resurrection of Jesus.