John 20:12
And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
And seeth two Angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feete, where the body of Iesus had layen:
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- Luke 24:3–7Rank 1 from verse 12
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
3And they entred in, and found not the body of the Lord Iesus.
4And it came to passe, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.
5And as they were afraid, and bowed downe their faces to the earth, they said vnto them, Why seek ye ‖the liuing among the dead?
6He is not heere, but is risen: *Remember how he spake vnto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Sonne of man must be deliuered into the hands of sinfull men, and be crucified, and the third day rise againe.
- Revelation 3:4Rank 2 from verse 12
- Daniel 7:9Rank 3 from verse 12
9¶ I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
9¶ I beheld till the thrones were cast downe, and the Ancient of dayes did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the haire of his head like the pure wooll: his throne was like the fierie flame, and his wheeles as burning fire.
- Mark 16:5–6Rank 4 from verse 12
5And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
6And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
5*And entring into the sepulchre, they sawe a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment, and they were affrighted.
6And hee sayth vnto them, Be not affrighted; ye seeke Iesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen, hee is not here: behold the place where they laide him.
- Revelation 7:14Rank 5 from verse 12
14And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
14And I said vnto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and haue washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lambe.
- 2 Chronicles 5:12Rank 6 from verse 12
12Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)
12*Also the Leuites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Ieduthun, with their sonnes and their brethren, being arayed in white linnen hauing cymbals, and psalteries, and harpes, stood at the East end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twentie Priests, sounding with trumpets:)
- Luke 24:22–23Rank 8 from verse 12
22Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
22Yea, and certaine women also of our company made vs astonished, which were early at the Sepulchre:
23And when they found not his bodie, they came, saying, that they had also seene a vision of Angels, which saide that he was aliue.
- Matthew 17:2Rank 9 from verse 12
- Matthew 28:2–5Rank 10 from verse 12
2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
2And behold, there ‖was a great earthquake, for the Angel of the Lord descended from heauen, and came and rolled backe the stone from the doore, and sate vpon it.
3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snowe.
4And for feare of him, the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5And the Angel answered, and said vnto the women, Feare not ye: for I know that ye seeke Iesus, which was crucified.
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John 20:12
1. Perceives with the eyes. 2. Observes or considers. 3. Understands. 4. Experiences or takes heed.
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Sense 1: Messengers. Sense 2: Heavenly or spiritual messengers, whether holy or fallen as stated.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Having the light colour of snow or milk; bright or pale. 2. To make white; to whiten.
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Being seated, remaining, dwelling, or holding a place.
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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense or past-participial form of lie (to recline, rest, remain, or be situated).
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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11¶ But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
11¶ But Mary stood without at the sepulchre, weeping: & as shee wept, she stouped downe, and looked into the Sepulchre,
12And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
12And seeth two Angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feete, where the body of Iesus had layen:
Selected passage13And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.
13And they say vnto her, Woman, why weepest thou? Shee saith vnto them, Because they haue taken away my Lord, and I know not where they haue laied him.