John 20:1

The Resurrection · John 20:1–9
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Translations

Modern
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
Traditional
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
Literal
Now on the first of the Sabbaths, Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb early, it being still dark, and she sees the stone having been removed from the tomb.
Latin
Una autem sabbati, Maria Magdalene venit mane, cum adhuc tenebræ essent, ad monumentum: et vidit lapidem sublatum a monumento.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

Notes

  • Mary Magdalene, a dedicated follower of Jesus, went to the tomb to help finish burying Jesus (see Matthew 27:55–56; Luke 8:1–3; see John 19:42).

  • Many Judean tombs were sealed with a rolling stone.

Theme notes and profiles

Women Named Mary Miracles

Events

Parallels

Matthew 28:1–10 Mark 16:1–8 Luke 24:1–12

People

Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Places

Magadan: A place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Life Mary Resurrection

Topics

Burial: Burying Places: Closed with Stones Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples Mary: Magdalene: Present at the Crucifixion Women: Mary Magdalene