Mary_Magdalene Μαρία
Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection.
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 Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 27:61
"Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 28:1
"Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb."
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Mark 4 verses
- Mark 15:40
"There were also women watching from afar, among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;"
Study Mark → - Mark 15:47
"Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid."
Study Mark → - Mark 16:1
"When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him."
Study Mark → - Mark 16:9
"Now when he had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons."
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Luke 2 verses
- Luke 8:2
"and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;"
Study Luke → - Luke 24:10
"Now they were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James. The other women with them told these things to the apostles."
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John 5 verses
- John 19:25
"But standing by Jesus’ cross were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene."
Study John → - John 20:1
"Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went early, while it was still dark, to the tomb, and saw the stone taken away from the tomb."
Study John → - John 20:11
"But Mary was standing outside at the tomb weeping. So as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb,"
Study John → - John 20:16
"Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him, “Rabboni!” which is to say, “Teacher!”"
Study John → - John 20:18
"Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had said these things to her."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μαρία | G3137I |