Joh 20:12 | RWP | e4.org | Beholdeth ( θεωρε ). Vivid historical present again as in verses , . Peter and John had not seen the two angels. Westcott suggests an "economy" in such manifestations as the explanations. Better our own ignorance as to the reason why only the women saw them. Angels were commonly believed to be clad in white. See (a young man in a white robe), (the angel), (two men in dazzling apparel). For other angels in John's Gospel see ; ; . Had lain ( εκειτο ). Imperfect in progressive sense, "had been lying," though not there now.

‏ John 20:12

Beholdeth ( θεωρε ). Vivid historical present again as in verses 6, 14. Peter and John had not seen the two angels. Westcott suggests an "economy" in such manifestations as the explanations. Better our own ignorance as to the reason why only the women saw them. Angels were commonly believed to be clad in white. See Mr 16:5 (a young man in a white robe), Mt 28:5 (the angel), Lu 24:4 (two men in dazzling apparel). For other angels in John's Gospel see 1:41; 12:29; 20:12.

Had lain ( εκειτο ). Imperfect in progressive sense, "had been lying," though not there now.