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But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some others came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
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God Honors the Motive
Commentators note that the women's mission to anoint Jesus' body showed profound love, but was ultimately a 'needless project' because He was alive. This illustrates a powerful principle: God honors the loving intention behind our actions, even when our understanding is incomplete or our efforts are misguided.
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At early dawn (ορθρου βαθεος). Genitive of time. Literally, at deep dawn. The adjective βαθυς (deep) was often used of time. This …
19th Century
Anglican
Now upon the first day of the week.—See Notes on Matthew 28:1-4; Mark 16:1–4.
Very early in…
Baptist
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and c…
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All four gospels specify the first day of the week (v.1) as the day of the Resurrection. This became the day of Christian worship (cf.[Reference Ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now upon the first day of the week On which day it appears by what follows, Christ rose from the dead, and which was…
Presbyterian
See the affection and respect the women showed to Christ, after he was dead and buried. Observe their surprise when they found the stone rolled awa…
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