Bible Question:
Did Mary Magdalene see the risen Christ on her first trip to and from the tomb? It seems like some versions are saying yes and some are leading you to believe no. |
Bible Answer: There are some confusing details, to be sure. Mark - Mary M watched watched the cruxification, Followed Joseph to see where Jesus was laid. The went to the tomb early and met an Angel and left. In Luke, they meet two angels and leave to tell the disciples. In John they see the empty tomb and tell the disciples. in both Mark and John, after telling the eleven, they (inc Mary M) meet Jesus. Only on the second visit are they said to cry. In Matt, Mary M and another go to the tomb and meet an Angel. Here the womenrun to tell the disciples. Suddenly Jesus appears. This can be read that Jesus appeared before or after they told the disciples. Reading it to be after agrees with the other three Gospels.The next mention of the disciples is going to Galilee. Their visit to the tomb would better fit before Jesus appeared to the Women. Therefore, it was on the second visit. Greentwiga |