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She says to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." <a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” <a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they put Him.” <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they said to her, &#8220Woman, why are you weeping?&#8221 She said to them, &#8220Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they said to her, “Woman, why are you crying?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they said to her, “Woman, why are you crying?” She told them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They said to her, “Woman, why are you crying? ” “Because they’ve taken away my Lord,” she told them, “and I don’t know where they’ve put him.” <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They said to her, &#8220Woman, why are you crying?"&#8221 Because they&#8217ve taken away my Lord,&#8221 she told them, &#8220and I don&#8217t know where they&#8217ve put Him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The angels asked Mary, "Why are you crying?" She answered, "They have taken away my Lord's body! I don't know where they have put him." <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The angels asked her why she was crying. Mary told them, "They have removed my Lord, and I don't know where they've put him." <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Woman, why are you crying?" they asked her. She answered, "They have taken my Lord away, and I do not know where they have put him!" <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> They asked her, "Lady, why are you crying?" She told them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I don't know where they have put him." <a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Woman, why are you weeping?? they asked. ?Because they have taken my Lord away,? she said, ?and I do not know where they have put Him.? <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" Mary replied, "They have taken my Lord away, and I do not know where they have put him!" <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They told her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they say to her, Woman, why weepest thou? she saith to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They spoke to her. "Why are you weeping?" they asked. "Because," she replied, "they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> They asked her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I don’t know where they have laid him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they say to her, “Woman, why do you weep?” She says to them, “Because they took away my Lord, and I have not known where they laid Him”; <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they say to her, "Woman, why do you weep?" She says to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they say to her, 'Woman, why dost thou weep?' she saith to them, 'Because they took away my Lord, and I have not known where they laid him;' <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they say to her, Woman, why weepest thou? She says to them, Because they took away my Lord, and I know not where they laid him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They say to her: Woman, why weepest thou? She saith to them: Because they have taken away my Lord; and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> They say to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have placed him.” <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken my Lord, and I don’t know where they laid him.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they said to her, Woman, why do you weep? She said to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were saying to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I don't know where they have laid him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they said to her: Woman, why do you weep? She said to them: They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> They say to her, Woman, why do you weep? She says to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have placed Him. <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith to them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and they said to her, woman, why do you weep? "because, said she, they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him." <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They spoke to her. "Why are you weeping?" they asked. "Because," she replied, "they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they say to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She says to them, "Because they took away my Lord, and I know not where they laid Him!" <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they said to her, Woman, why dost thou weep? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid Him. <a href="/parallel/john/20-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7119" 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/john/20.htm">Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene</a> …12and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13<a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: Gynai (N-VFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">“Woman,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">why</a> <a href="/greek/2799.htm" title="2799: klaieis (V-PIA-2S) -- To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.">are you weeping?”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinoi (DPro-NMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">they</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">asked.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">“Because</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: Ēran (V-AIA-3P) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">they have taken</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord away,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">she said,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">“and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I do not know</a> <a href="/greek/4226.htm" title="4226: pou (Adv) -- Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.">where</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: ethēkan (V-AIA-3P) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">they have put</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.”</a> 14When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there; but she did not recognize that it was Jesus.…<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="/luke/24-5.htm">Luke 24:5-6</a> As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? / He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Matthew 28:5-6</a> But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Mark 16:6</a> But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him. <a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1-3</a> “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. / In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a> But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a> Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17-18</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, / the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Acts 2:24</a> But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">1 Peter 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <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="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a> I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes. <a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25-27</a> But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they say to her, Woman, why weep you? She said to them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I know not where they have laid him.Woman.<a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a> Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.<a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26</a> When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!why.<a href="/john/20-15.htm">John 20:15</a> Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27,28</a> Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid… <a href="/john/16-6.htm">John 16:6,7,20-22</a> But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart… Because.<a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a> Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/20-11.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/john/16-20.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-8.htm">Weepest</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Weeping</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Weepest</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Weeping</a><div class="vheading2">John 20</div>1. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Mary comes to the tomb;</a> 3. <a href="/john/20-3.htm">so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.</a> 11. <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,</a> 19. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">and to his disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/john/20-24.htm">The incredulity and confession of Thomas.</a> 30. <a href="/john/20-30.htm">The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Woman, why are you weeping? This question is posed by the angels to Mary Magdalene at the tomb. In biblical context, angels often serve as messengers of God, bringing comfort or revelation. The use of "woman" is a respectful address, common in the culture of the time. The question highlights the deep sorrow and confusion Mary feels, reflecting the human experience of grief. It also sets the stage for the revelation of Jesus' resurrection, a pivotal moment in Christian theology.they asked. The presence of angels at the tomb signifies divine intervention and the importance of the event. Angels are frequently depicted in Scripture as God's servants who announce significant events, such as the birth of Christ (<a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10-11</a>). Their inquiry is not for their own understanding but to engage Mary and prepare her for the revelation of the risen Christ.Because they have taken my Lord away, Mary's response indicates her devotion to Jesus, referring to Him as "my Lord," a term of personal allegiance and faith. Her assumption that Jesus' body has been taken reflects the historical practice of grave robbery, which was not uncommon in the ancient world. This statement underscores her lack of understanding of the resurrection, a theme that is gradually unveiled throughout the chapter.she said, Mary's direct speech emphasizes her emotional state and personal connection to Jesus. Her willingness to speak to the angels shows her desperation and determination to find Jesus, even in death. This moment captures the raw human emotion and the personal relationship believers are called to have with Christ.and I do not know where they have put Him. Mary's uncertainty and distress are evident in her words. This reflects the historical context of the time, where the body of a deceased person was often placed in a family tomb or a borrowed one, as was the case with Jesus. Her statement also highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about His death and resurrection, which the disciples and followers did not fully comprehend until after the resurrection (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-22</a>). This moment foreshadows the revelation of the empty tomb and the risen Christ, central to the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mary_magdalene.htm">Mary Magdalene</a> A devoted follower of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is the first to arrive at the tomb and discover it empty. Her deep sorrow reflects her love and dedication to Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Two angels appear in the tomb, sitting where Jesus' body had been. Their presence signifies divine intervention and the miraculous nature of the resurrection. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_empty_tomb.htm">The Empty Tomb</a> The location of Jesus' burial, now empty, serves as the pivotal evidence of His resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a> The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is central to Christian belief, demonstrating His victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_grief.htm">The Reality of Grief</a> Mary Magdalene's weeping shows that grief is a natural response to loss. Christians can find comfort in knowing that God understands and cares about our sorrows. <a href="/topical/d/divine_encounters_in_despair.htm">Divine Encounters in Despair</a> The appearance of angels to Mary in her moment of despair illustrates that God often meets us in our darkest times, offering hope and reassurance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Importance of the Resurrection</a> The empty tomb is a testament to Jesus' victory over death. Believers are called to live in the power of the resurrection, embracing the new life it offers. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_jesus_in_uncertainty.htm">Seeking Jesus in Uncertainty</a> Mary's search for Jesus, even when she did not understand the situation, encourages believers to seek Christ persistently, trusting in His presence and guidance. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_the_resurrection.htm">Witnessing the Resurrection</a> Mary Magdalene's role as the first witness to the resurrection highlights the importance of sharing the Good News. Christians are called to testify to the transformative power of the risen Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 20</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_disciple_whom_jesus_loved.htm">Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_a_mother_god_deity.htm">Is there a female deity called Mother God?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_matthew_28_differ_on_resurrection.htm">Why do details in Matthew 28 about the resurrection differ from accounts in the other Gospels? </a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_mary_recognize_jesus.htm">Why does Mary Magdalene initially fail to recognize Jesus (John 20:14-15), and how do differing Gospel accounts explain or contradict this moment?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?--Comp. <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm" title="And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified.">Matthew 28:5</a>.Because they have taken away my Lord.--The passionate feeling of <a href="/john/20-2.htm" title="Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him.">John 20:2</a> still has entire possession of her mind. It is now more fervent, for she is not addressing her own friends and the Lord's disciples: "They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid Him." (Comp. Note on the plural, "we know not," in <a href="/john/20-2.htm" title="Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him.">John 20:2</a>.) She is here alone, speaking to strangers, and may, therefore, have used the singular, whether she went in the early morning with other women or not.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? "'Ακεῖνοι here," says Westcott, "like the name inserted in ver. 15, marks the pause during which Mary regarded those before her without speaking." Here we witness angelic wonder at human incredulity. Angelic ministry to human sorrow; for the mystery of our tears does not arrest the sympathy of these triumphant spirits. Often, if we are compelled to put into words the supposed cause of our bitterest agony, we deliver ourselves from our fears. She saith unto them, as if she were speaking simply and naturally to human beings. However, Mary of Magdala alone of the women knows them to be "angels," but is so overpowered with the loss of her Lord that she does not quail or flee, but wails forth anew the language she had already uttered to the disciples. I weep because they have taken away my Lord. That "my" makes a characteristic difference from "the Lord" of whom she had spoken to Peter and John. She did not at the instant know that her Lord was the Lord of angels. The "I know," rather than "we know," shows unquestionably that now she is alone, and the other women have left her and are electrifying the city with their strange tales. I know not where they (who have taken his sacred body) have laid him. <a href="/commentaries/john/20-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Woman, Γύναι (Gynai) Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. why τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you weeping?” κλαίεις (klaieis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2799.htm">Strong's 2799: </a> To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud. they ἐκεῖνοι (ekeinoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. asked. λέγουσιν (legousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Because Ὅτι (Hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they have taken Ἦραν (Ēran) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord {away},” Κύριόν (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. she said, Λέγει (Legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I do not know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. where ποῦ (pou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4226.htm">Strong's 4226: </a> Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality. they have put ἔθηκαν (ethēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. Him.” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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