Matthew 27:61

Modern

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

Traditional

And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

Literal

And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.

Latin

Erant autem ibi Maria Magdalene, et altera Maria, sedentes contra sepulchrum.

Greek

English

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

Theme notes and profiles

Matthew 28:1
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Matthew 27:56
Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Mary: Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection

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