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Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. <a href="/nlt/matthew/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. <a href="/esv/matthew/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. <a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And after the Sabbaths, it being dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. <a href="/kjv/matthew/28.htm">King James Bible</a> In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/28.htm">New King James Version</a> Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb. <a href="/nasb/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. <a href="/lsb/matthew/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. <a href="/amp/matthew/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now after the Sabbath, near dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. <a href="/csb/matthew/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. <a href="/asv/matthew/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. <a href="/cev/matthew/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Sabbath was over, and it was almost daybreak on Sunday when Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. <a href="/erv/matthew/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. <a href="/gwt/matthew/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After the day of worship, as the sun rose Sunday morning, Mary from Magdala and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. <a href="/gnt/matthew/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> After the Sabbath, as Sunday morning was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. <a href="/isv/matthew/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> After the Sabbaths, around dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to take a look at the burial site. <a href="/msb/matthew/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. <a href="/net/matthew/28.htm">NET Bible</a> Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. <a href="/nheb/matthew/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. <a href="/wbt/matthew/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After the Sabbath, in the early dawn of the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary came to see the sepulchre. <a href="/web/matthew/28.htm">World English Bible</a> Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Now after [the] Sabbaths, it being dawn, toward the first [day] of the weeks, Mary the Magdalene came, and the other Mary, to see the grave, <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And after the Sabbaths, it being dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. <a href="/ylt/matthew/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And on the eve of the sabbaths, at the dawn, toward the first of the sabbaths, came Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre, <a href="/slt/matthew/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after the sabbaths, in the shining forth to one of the sabbaths, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to behold the tomb.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now on the morning of the Sabbath, when it began to grow light on the first Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher. <a href="/nabre/matthew/28.htm">New American Bible</a> After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> IN the evening of the sabbath day, when the first day of the week began, there came Mary of Magdala and the other Mary, to see the tomb. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But on the eve of the Sabbath, when the first of the week was dawning, Maryam Magdalitha and the other Maryam came to see the tomb.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And after the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the sepulcher. <a href="/godbey/matthew/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And late on the Sabbath-day, on the dawn toward the first of the Sabbaths, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the sepulcher. <a href="/haweis/matthew/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> NOW after the eve of the sabbath, as the light was dawning, towards the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen had come, and the other Mary, to view the sepulchre. <a href="/mace/matthew/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The sabbath being over, and the first day of the week beginning to dawn, Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, came to see the sepulchre. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After the Sabbath, in the early dawn of the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary came to see the sepulchre. <a href="/worrell/matthew/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now, in the end of sabbaths at the dawning toward the first day of sabbaths, came Mary Magdelene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. <a href="/worsley/matthew/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now after the sabbath, in the dawning towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, to look at the sepulchre: <a href="/parallel/matthew/28-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=9086" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">The Resurrection</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3796.htm" title="3796: Opse (Prep) -- Late, in the evening. From the same as opiso; late in the day; by extension, after the close of the day.">After</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbatōn (N-GNP) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">the Sabbath,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2020.htm" title="2020: epiphōskousē (V-PPA-DFS) -- To dawn, be near commencing. A form of epiphauo; to begin to grow light.">at dawn</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">on</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mian (Adj-AFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">the first day</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbatōn (N-GNP) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">of the week,</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Mariam (N-NFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3094.htm" title="3094: Magdalēnē (N-NFS) -- Magdalene, a woman of Magdala. Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala.">Magdalene</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allē (Adj-NFS) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">other</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Maria (N-NFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">went</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: theōrēsai (V-ANA) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">to see</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5028.htm" title="5028: taphon (N-AMS) -- A burial-place, sepulcher, tomb, grave. Masculine from thapto; a grave.">tomb.</a> 2Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1</a> When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus. <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Luke 24:1</a> On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1</a> Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Matthew 27:56</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61</a> Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40</a> 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. <a href="/mark/15-47.htm">Mark 15:47</a> Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed. <a href="/luke/23-55.htm">Luke 23:55-56</a> The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed. / Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a> Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. <a href="/john/19-41.htm">John 19:41-42</a> Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there. <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Acts 10:40</a> God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— <a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">1 Corinthians 15:4</a> that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/hosea/6-2.htm">Hosea 6:2</a> After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher.the end.<a href="/matthew/20-21.htm">Matthew 20:21</a> And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.<a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18</a> In the first day shall be an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work therein:<a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1,2</a> And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him… <a href="/luke/23-56.htm">Luke 23:56</a> And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.<a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Luke 24:1,22</a> Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them… Mary Magdalene.<a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Matthew 27:56,61</a> Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Body</a> <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Early</a> <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">Eve</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">First</a> <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Late</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/matthew/24-20.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/daniel/9-27.htm">Week</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/28-13.htm">Body</a> <a href="/mark/13-35.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Early</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Eve</a> <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/12-27.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Late</a> <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/mark/1-21.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/mark/16-2.htm">Week</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 28</div>1. <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel to the women.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">He himself appears unto them.</a> 11. <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">The chief priests pay the soldiers to say that he was stolen out of his tomb.</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Christ appears to his disciples,</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">and sends them to baptize and teach all nations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/28.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>After the Sabbath This phrase marks a significant transition from the Jewish Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, to the dawn of a new era. The Sabbath, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, was a cornerstone of Jewish life, symbolizing rest and covenant with God. The Greek word for Sabbath, "sabbaton," reflects this period of rest. The mention of "after the Sabbath" indicates the completion of the old covenant and the beginning of a new creation in Christ, as the resurrection ushers in a new covenant of grace and eternal rest in Jesus.at dawn on the first day of the week The phrase "at dawn" signifies the early morning, a time of new beginnings and hope. The Greek word "epiphosko" suggests the breaking of light, symbolizing the light of Christ overcoming the darkness of death. "The first day of the week" refers to Sunday, which became the Lord's Day for Christians, commemorating Jesus' resurrection. This day marks a shift from the Jewish Sabbath to a new day of worship and celebration, highlighting the transformative power of the resurrection in Christian faith.Mary Magdalene and the other Mary Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the Gospels, known for her devotion to Jesus. Her presence at the tomb underscores her role as a faithful disciple. The "other Mary" is likely Mary the mother of James and Joseph, as mentioned in <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Matthew 27:56</a>. The inclusion of women as the first witnesses to the resurrection is significant, as it challenges the cultural norms of the time, where women's testimonies were often undervalued. This highlights the inclusive nature of the Gospel and the elevation of women in the early Christian community.went to see the tomb The act of going to the tomb demonstrates the women's courage and devotion. Despite the potential danger and uncertainty, they sought to honor Jesus, reflecting their deep love and commitment. The Greek word "erchomai," meaning "to come" or "to go," indicates a purposeful action. Their journey to the tomb is a testament to their faith and sets the stage for the revelation of the resurrection. This moment of seeking becomes a pivotal point in the Gospel narrative, as it leads to the discovery of the empty tomb and the announcement of Jesus' victory over death.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XXVIII.(1) It will probably help the student to place before him, in their right order, the recorded appearances of our Lord Jesus after His resurrection:--(1.) To Mary Magdalene, <a href="/john/20-14.htm" title="And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.">John 20:14</a>; <a href="/mark/16-9.htm" title="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.">Mark 16:9</a>.(2.) To Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm" title="And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.">Matthew 28:9</a>.(3.) To Peter, <a href="/luke/24-34.htm" title="Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon.">Luke 24:34</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm" title="And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:">1Corinthians 15:5</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-10. - Jesus rises from the dead, and appears to the holy women. (<a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1-8</a>; <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Luke 24:1-12</a>; <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1-10</a>.) It is to be noted that there are great and important variations in the four (or, with St. Paul's, <a href="/1_corinthians/15.htm">1 Corinthians 15</a>, the five) accounts of the events of the Resurrection, which have given welcome occasion to the sceptic to cast doubts upon the whole transaction. The divergences in the narratives are plainly to be ascribed to the facts that the writers did not depend upon one another, nor draw their accounts from one source; that each gives only an incomplete history, introducing those details with which he was familiar, or which it suited his plan to recount. On all main points the agreement is perfect, and every difference could be easily reconciled, if we knew the whole of the circumstances and the exact sequence of each word and act during this momentous period. Attempts at harmonizing the various accounts have been made with more or less success by writers from St. Augustine to the present time; but as they vary in many particulars, and have no authoritative basis, dependence cannot be placed upon them. The narrative in St. Matthew is brief and imperfect, and we shall chiefly confine our remarks to the exposition of the actual text before us, without importing much matter from the other evangelists. Verse 1. - In the end of the sabbath; ὀψὲ σαββάτων: late on the sabbath; Vulgate, vespere sabbati. The expression is obscure. In the parallel passage of St. Mark we read, "When the sabbath was past." We must take it that St. Matthew is thinking of the sabbath as extending, not from evening to evening, but till the following morning. "So that it is not the accurate Jewish division of time, according to which the sabbath ended at six on Saturday evening, but the ordinary civil idea of a day, which extended from sunrise to sunrise (or at least adds the night to the preceding day)" (Lange). We have, then, now arrived at the commencement of the first Christian Easter Day. As it began to dawn toward the first day of the week; εἰς μίαν σαββάτων: in prima sabbati (Vulgate); literally, unto one day of sabbath; i.e. one day after the sabbath, the Jews reckoning their days in sequence from the sabbath, and Christians at first carrying on the same practice, as we see in <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Acts 20:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a>. Later Christians named the days of the week in sequence from the Sunday, which was the first day, Monday being the second day, feria secunda, and so on. Came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (see on Matthew 27:61) to see the sepulchre. Love cannot abandon its object, living or dead. There were probably other women with these two, or perhaps there were two separate bands of women who in this early morning visited the sepulchre. Among these Mary Magdalene stands prominently forward, first in love and first in care. She and the rest evidently knew nothing of the sealing of the stone or the posting of the guards. St. Matthew's expression, "to see (θεωρῆσαι, "to gaze upon," "contemplate") the sepulchre," conveys only a partial notice of the object of their visit. They came not only to take a view of the tomb, but also to embalm the Lord's body, for which necessary preparations had been made, the approach of the sabbath on the evening of the Crucifixion having cut short the arrangements. We know from St. Mark that they were perplexed about the difficulty of removing the stone, and St. Matthew may be referring to a preliminary inspection made in regard of this impediment. Our Gospel omits mention of the intention of embalming the corpse, as the Resurrection rendered it impracticable; and, indeed, the Lord's body had already been anointed for his burial by Mary of Bethany. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/28-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After Ὀψὲ (Opse) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3796.htm">Strong's 3796: </a> Late, in the evening. From the same as opiso; late in the day; by extension, after the close of the day. [the] Sabbath, σαββάτων (sabbatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. at dawn ἐπιφωσκούσῃ (epiphōskousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2020.htm">Strong's 2020: </a> To dawn, be near commencing. A form of epiphauo; to begin to grow light. on εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] first [day] μίαν (mian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of [the] week, σαββάτων (sabbatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. Mary Μαριὰμ (Mariam) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. Magdalene Μαγδαληνὴ (Magdalēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3094.htm">Strong's 3094: </a> Magdalene, a woman of Magdala. Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other ἄλλη (allē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. Mary Μαρία (Maria) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. went ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to see θεωρῆσαι (theōrēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tomb. τάφον (taphon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5028.htm">Strong's 5028: </a> A burial-place, sepulcher, tomb, grave. 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