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NASB | John 20:18 Mary Magdalene *came, announcing to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and that He had said these things to her. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 20:18 Mary Magdalene came, reporting to the disciples that she had seen the Lord and that He had said these things to her. |
Bible Question:
If the word "apostle" means messenger or one who is sent, then when Jesus told Mary of Magdala to "go to My brethren and say to them, 'I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.'", could we also call her an "apostle?" Might this influence our thinking about women as messengers of the "good news?" |
Bible Answer: Greetings Mommapbs, An apostle is one who is sent by (and with) the authority of God. I would say that Mary Magdalene was very much a disciple of Jesus. But Jesus Himself would appear to the twelve to show them that He had risen, and to confirm what Mary said was true. Blessings to you, Makarios |