“Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.”
Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb — both disciples race toward the tomb in response to Mary's report. The narrative pace quickens with this movement; John uses the simple verb 'went' (erchomai) to show obedience to testimony without yet understanding its meaning. Peter's prominence here (named first) is complexified by the beloved disciple's superior access to belief.
Church Fathers on John 20:3
The Sabbath being now over, during which it was unlawful to be there, Mary Magdalene could rest no longer, but came very early in the morning, to seek consolation at the grave: The first day of the week comes Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, to the sepulcher.
Mary Magdalene, undoubtedly the most fervent in love, of all the women that ministered to our Lord; so that John deservedly mentions her only, and says nothing of the others who were with her, as we know from the other Evangelists.
Una sabbati, i.e. one day after the sabbath.
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