![]() ![]() Jesus' appearance to Mary has a number of spiritual lessons:įaith is believing on credible, but not primary, evidence. After this, Jesus Himself also sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. "Then they quickly reported all these instructions to those around Peter. ![]() There is an alternative ending of Mark 16 in some manuscripts that gives more detail: Mary appears to have been the most outspoken of this group, but this might also be because she had the most to say. All but Peter thought they were 'talking nonsense'. The woman did not tell anyone, but went strait to Peter and the apostles with the news (Mark 16:1-8). They told no one, but headed towards where the disciples were staying.Īlong the way back, all the women encountered Christ (Matt 28:1-10). Mary likely told them as well of her encounter. Mary Magdalene was probably still at the tomb (Luke 24:1-4, Matt 28:1) Then all the women saw the angels and heard of the risen Lord, and "remembered" the words of Christ (Luke 24:1-8, Matt 28:5-7, Mark 16:4-8). Then, she saw Jesus, but thought he was a gardener (John 20:11-17).Īt dawn, just after sunrise, a group of women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus with spices. They then returned to where they were staying.Īfter the disciples leave, Mary Magdalene cried outside the tomb. They only believed the tomb was empty when they saw for themselves (John 20:3-10). She ran to tell Peter and John, who looked inside. Jennifer Rothnie Supporter Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious Mary Magdalene was the first to discover the empty tomb while it was still dark out (John 20:1-2), though other women may have been with her. ![]()
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