KJV ORIGINAL
And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Super early Sunday morning, right as the sun was coming up, they headed to the tomb.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important moments happen when the world is still waking up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse is part of the account of the events following Jesus' crucifixion and burial. The women, including Mary Magdalene, went to the tomb early on the first day of the week, Sunday in Jewish reckoning, to anoint Jesus' body as was customary in their culture for proper burial rites. This moment sets the stage for the discovery of the empty tomb, which is central to the Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection.
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