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Mary Magdalene

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When

c. AD 28–30· In the text

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

from Miriam — uncertain; possibly "beloved" · Hebrew

Magdalene: "of Magdala," a town whose name means "tower."

About

A woman from Magdala from whom Jesus cast out seven demons. She became one of his most faithful followers, supporting his ministry out of her own means. She was present at the crucifixion when most of the male disciples had fled, witnessed the burial, and on the first day of the week came to the tomb and discovered it empty. John's Gospel states she was the first person to see the risen Jesus.

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Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Matthew 27:56
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.Matthew 27:56, KJV
Mark 15:40
There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;Mark 15:40, KJV
Luke 8:2
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,Luke 8:2, KJV
John 19:25
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.John 19:25, KJV
John 20:1
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.John 20:1, KJV
John 20:16
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.John 20:16, KJV

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