John 20:12

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene · John 20:10–18
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Translations

Modern
…and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…and she sees two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Latin
…et vidit duos angelos in albis sedentes, unum ad caput, et unum ad pedes, ubi positum fuerat corpus Jesu.

Interlinear

Greek
English
…and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.

Notes

  • Even though two angels appeared inside the tomb, it was still a mystery how Jesus disappeared (see Luke 24:4).

  • Why are you weeping?: Sorrow was not the appropriate response in this moment.

Theme notes and profiles

Women Named Mary Angels Miracles

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:9–11

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of At the Tomb of Jesus Friendship: The Marys, and Joseph of Arimathaea, for Jesus 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 Trouble: Mary at the Gravesite of Jesus Women: Mary Magdalene