Then cometh, &c. Better, Simon Peter therefore also cometh; because S. John has remained standing there in awe and meditation. S. Peter with his natural impulsiveness goes in at once. Both Apostles act characteristically.

seeth Or, beholdeth (theôrei). He takes a complete survey, and hence sees the -napkin," which S. John in his short look had not observed.

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