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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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Grace for the Greatly Forgiven
Commentators like Spurgeon and Gill emphasize the significance of Jesus appearing first to Mary Magdalene. By noting that He had cast seven demons from her, the text shows that where grace had done its greatest work, Christ paid His first visit. This is seen as a profound encouragement that those who feel they have been saved from much are especially dear to Christ.
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When he had risen early on the first day of the week (αναστας πρω πρωτη σαββατου). It is probable that this note of time goes with…
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…
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…
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The break in the continuity of the narrative seems to indicate that vv.9–20 were not originally a part of Mark’s gospel but are rather a summary of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when [Jesus] was risen early the first [day] of the week Though the word "Jesus" …
Presbyterian
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…
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