Mary_Magdalene Μαρία
Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection.
Who is Mary_Magdalene in the Bible?
Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus from the town of Magdala who had been healed by Jesus of seven demons (Luke 8:2). She supported Jesus' ministry and was present at His crucifixion alongside other women and Jesus' mother Mary (Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40; John 19:25). After Jesus' death, Mary Magdalene went to His tomb on the first day of the week and discovered it empty (John 20:1). She became the first person to witness the risen Jesus and received His commission to tell the disciples of His resurrection (John 20:11-18), earning her the title "apostle to the apostles." Her role as the primary witness to Christ's resurrection makes her theologically significant as the first herald of Christianity's central event.
Biography
Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. She was from the town of Magdala and had been healed by Jesus of seven demons (Luk.8.2). Mary Magdalene was one of the women who supported Jesus' ministry financially and followed Him even to the cross. She witnessed His crucifixion along with other women, including Jesus' mother Mary (Mat.27.56; Mrk.15.40; Jhn.19.25). After Jesus' death, Mary Magdalene and other women prepared spices to anoint His body and went to the tomb on the first day of the week. They found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Jesus and was instructed by Him to tell the disciples of His resurrection (Mat.28.1; Mrk.16.1, 9; Luk.24.10; Jhn.20.1, 11-18). As a result, she became known as the "apostle to the apostles" for being the first to witness and proclaim the resurrection of Jesus.
In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 4 with study contentMatthew 3 verses
- Matthew 27:56
"Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons."
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"Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb."
Study Matthew → - 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."
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Mark 4 verses
- Mark 15:40
"And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome."
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"Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed."
Study Mark → - Mark 16:1
"When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus."
Study Mark → - Mark 16:9
"Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons."
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Luke 2 verses
- Luke 8:2
"as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,"
Study Luke → - Luke 24:10
"It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles."
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John 5 verses
- John 19:25
"Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene."
Study John → - John 20:1
"Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance."
Study John → - John 20:11
"But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,"
Study John → - John 20:16
"Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”)."
Study John → - John 20:18
"Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μαρία | María | Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females |