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Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came early, while it was yet dark, to the tomb, and saw the stone taken away from the tomb.
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Devotion Overcomes Fear
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill emphasize Mary Magdalene's profound love for Jesus. This love compelled her to go to the tomb "while it was yet dark," overcoming natural fears of darkness and graveyards. Her example shows that deep love for Christ motivates courageous, early, and diligent action in serving Him.
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Now on the first day of the week (τη δε μια των σαββατων). Locative case of time when. Both Mark () and Luke ([Reference Luke 24:1…
19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
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13th Century
Catholic
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