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.
Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been rolled away.
Mary showed up in the darkness and found everything had changed.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of the Gospel of John, this verse describes the events early on the first day of the week, which was Sunday in the Jewish calendar, following Jesus' crucifixion and burial on Friday. Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower who had been healed by Jesus and witnessed his death, went to the tomb while it was still dark, reflecting the cultural practice of women preparing bodies for final burial rites. This moment sets the stage for the discovery of the empty tomb, which is foundational to the Christian proclamation of Jesus' resurrection.
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