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
Events
Parallels
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