Bible Strands
Mark 16:9
Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene early on the first day of the week, positioned between the women's silent flight from the tomb and their subsequent report to the grieving disciples.
The words — Ἀναστὰς (Anastas) literally means "having risen," establishing the temporal marker for the event, while ἐφάνη (ephanē) translates directly to "He appeared," denoting the sudden manifestation.
The thread — The appearance connects to Mary Magdalene's earlier identification in Luke 8:2, her subsequent encounter in John 20:14, and her prior witness to the burial in Mark 15:47.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge the resurrection as a historical event that initiates a chain of testimony, moving from a specific individual's encounter to the proclamation to others.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Luke 8:2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
- John 20:14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus.
- Mark 15:47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
- John 20:12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
- Matthew 27:56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.
- Luke 24:10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.
- Mark 15:40 And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
- Acts 20:7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight.
- 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
- Revelation 1:10 On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,