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When they heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, they disbelieved.
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Doubt Strengthens the Proof
Commentators like Albert Barnes and Matthew Henry point out that the disciples' initial disbelief is not a weakness in the resurrection account, but a strength. It shows they were not gullible or easily deceived. Their skepticism proves that only the clearest, most undeniable evidence could convince them, making their eventual, unwavering testimony all the more powerful and trustworthy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Believed not. This is proof that they did not expect his resurrection; proof that they were not easily deceived; and that nothing…
Disbelieved (ηπιστησαν). This verb is common in the ancient Greek, but rare in the N.T. and here again verse 16 and nowhere else i…
19th Century
Anglican
Now when Jesus was risen early.—See Notes on Matthew 28:16-20. The history of the verses that follow is in every way remarkable. T…
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Baptist
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. And she we…
Mary carried out the command of the angel given in v.7. She found the disciples in a state of mourning (v.10)—but not for long. Her witness to them…
16th Century
Protestant
And when they heard. The testimony of Mary alone is related by Mark; but I am convinced that all of them in common conveyed the message in…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they, when they had heard that he was alive That is, the apostles, and those that were with them; when they hear…
Better news cannot be brought to disciples in tears than to tell them of Christ's resurrection. And we should strive to comfort disciples who are m…