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In the beginning . . . In the new beginning . . . John presents us with the narrative that lies at the heart of the Gospel. Jesus, who was crucified, has been raised. We watch as Mary, Peter, and an unnamed disciple discover that Jesus’ tomb is now empty; the outward and visible sign … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Commentary by Lucy Lind Hogan”

The resurrection appearances in the Fourth Gospel include four distinct stories that focus on individual characters: Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and Peter. [Looking for commentary on Mark 16:1-8? See this commentary for Easter Sunday by Lance Pape.] By specifying a single person around whom the episode revolves, John once again emphasizes the importance of the individual … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Commentary by Karoline Lewis”

Some congregations may read John 20 at the Easter Vigil — a good choice because Mary came to the tomb “while it was still dark.” [Looking for commentary on Luke 24:1-12? See this Easter Vigil commentary by Michael Joseph Brown.] But many welcome this text on Easter morning for it is the most personal resurrection … Continue reading “John 20:1-18 Commentary by Barbara Lundblad”

The references to the day of Preparation and the Sabbath connoted the holiness of these days on the Jewish calendar.  It was imperative that this business be completed so that the bodies of the dead might not condemn the land (Deuteronomy 21:22-23). However, for the fourth evangelist the parallels with the Passover Lamb are irresistible. … Continue reading “John 19:31-42 Commentary by Thomas B. Slater”

It was customary for Roman soldiers to keep the garments of persons they had just executed. They divided Jesus’ garments as a prize among themselves. The tunic was so well made that they thought it better not to tear it but to gamble for it. Surely, gambling for the clothes of the condemned constituted the … Continue reading “John 19:23-30 Commentary by Thomas B. Slater”

Jesus gets enthroned. Everyone else condemns himself or herself. Let us count the ways we do! Pilate gives the crowds — and us — a choice. Who does Pilate release — Jesus, the king of the Jews, in whom Pilate finds no guilt or Barabbas, a violent revolutionary? Jesus’ accusers ask for Barabbas. They choose … Continue reading “John 19:1-16a Commentary by Craig A. Satterlee”

Tenemos en este texto varias palabras y conceptos que son tomados del ámbito político. Será necesario entonces pensarlas desde ese ámbito para poder reconocer qué se está discutiendo entre Pilato y Jesús. Querría considerar que esta narrativa es parte de una mayor, que es considerada por algunos autores como una puesta en escena de diversos … Continue reading “San Juan 18:33-37 Comentario por Pablo Manuel Ferrer”

Luego del arresto en el huerto, Jesús es llevado a la casa de Anás, el suegro del sumo sacerdote Caifás, y luego de un corto interrogatorio, es llevado a la casa de Caifás, en cuyo patio sucederá la negación de Pedro. Finalmente lo llevan al pretorio para ser interrogado por Pilato, el prefecto romano a … Continue reading “San Juan 18:33-37 Comentario por Osvaldo Vena”

Jesus’ kingship begins with the opening verse of the gospel of John: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (1:1). The evangelist continues the theme of Jesus’ kingship incarnate in human flesh: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and … Continue reading “John 18:33-37 Commentary by Paul S. Berge”

1. It’s an election year in America. 2. Many of us are currently enthralled by the series A Game of Thrones. Two disparate facts that cohere around this common, crucial question: what makes for a good king? John’s trial scene is quite different from that of the Synoptics so you will want to lay those … Continue reading “John 18:33-37 Commentary by Jaime Clark-Soles”