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Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.
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A Love That Lingers
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon see the two Marys as models of unwavering love and faith. They remained at the tomb when the disciples had scattered, demonstrating a devotion that persists even when a cause seems lost. Their faithful presence is an example for believers to cling to Christ in times of darkness and despair.
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19th Century
Anglican
And there was Mary Magdalene —The words imply that they remained by the cross while the body was taken down and watched its entomb…
Baptist
Love and faith were both typified by these two Marys sitting opposite the sepulchre. They will be the last to leave their Lord’s resting-place and …
No mourning was permitted for those executed under Roman law. The women followed with broken but silent grief and watched the burial. That Jesus wa…
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16th Century
Protestant
And Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, were there. Matthew and Mark relate only that the women looked at what was done, and marked th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there was Mary Magdalene and the other Mary The wife of Cleophas, and the mother of James and of Joses:
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Presbyterian
In Christ's burial was nothing of pomp or solemnity. Just as Christ did not have a house of his own in which to lay his head while he lived, so he …
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13th Century
Catholic
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…
