John 20:13

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

Modern
“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”
Traditional
And 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.
Literal
And they say to her, “Woman, why do you weep?” She says to them, “Because they took away my Lord, and I do not know where they laid Him.”
Latin
Dicunt ei illi: Mulier, quid ploras? Dicit eis: Quia tulerunt Dominum meum: et nescio ubi posuerunt eum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

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

Glossary

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

Topics

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