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At sunset, when the Sabbath day ended, the shops opened again. The women "bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus" (16:1). They intended to reduce the smell of the dead body.
The women did not expect Jesus to resurrect from the dead. Even the empty tomb did not convince them of his resurrection (John 20:2, 11–15).
James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Women Named Mary Miracles
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People
James: James "the Less", son of Alphaeus Mary: Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship Salome: Witness of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection
Places
Magadan: A place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Burial, Burial Customs Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Gospel Mark, Gospel of Mary Ointment Salome
Topics
Anointing of the Dead Anointing was Used for Preparing the Dead for Burial Burial with Spices Embalming of Jesus James: An Apostle--Son of Zebedee and Salome Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Mary: Assists in Preparing the Corpse of Jesus for Burial Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salome: Mother of James and John Salome: Present at the Gravesite of Jesus Spices: Prepared for Embalming the Corpse of Jesus Women: First at the Gravesite Women: Mary Magdalene