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John 20

John 20:18

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

Modern
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.
Traditional
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
Literal
Mary Magdalene comes, bringing word to the disciples: “I have seen the Lord,” and that He had said these things to her.
Latin
Venit Maria Magdalene annuntians discipulis: Quia vidi Dominum, et hæc dixit mihi.

Original

Greek
English
Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.

Notes

John 20:18

Mary was the first person to see the Lord after his resurrection. She not only saw him, but also heard and touched him (see 1 John 1:1–4). God gave this great honor to a woman whose broken life had experienced healing (Luke 8:2). In Jewish culture, this was surprising. A woman could not even be a witness in court. No Jew at that time would make up such a story.

Theme notes and profiles

Women Named Mary Miracles

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:9–11

People

Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection

Places

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

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 Mary: Magdalene: Recognizes Jesus After the Resurrection The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Mary Magdalene Women: First to Whom the Risen Lord Appeared