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also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the rest of the women with them were there; they were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna [the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward] and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them were telling the apostles these things. <a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them were telling the apostles these things. <a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles. <a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles. <a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The women were Mary from Magdala, Joanna, and Mary (the mother of James). There were also other women with them. They told the apostles everything. <a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> The women were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; they and the other women with them told these things to the apostles. <a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> The women who told the apostles about it were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and some others. <a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. <a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles. <a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles. <a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, who told these things to the apostles. <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The women were Mary of Magdala, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; and they and the rest of the women related all this to the Apostles. <a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James. The other women with them told these things to the apostles. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it was Mary the Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles, <a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it was the Magdalene Mary, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women with them, who told unto the apostles these things, <a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the rest with them, who said these things to the sent.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it was Mary Magdalen, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women that were with them, who told these things to the apostles. <a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women who were with them, who told these things to the Apostles. <a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a> The women were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; the others who accompanied them also told this to the apostles, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They were Mary of Magdala, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the rest who were with them, who told these things to the apostles. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were Maryam Magdalitha and Johanna and Maryam the mother of Yaqob, and the rest who were with them, who told these things to the Apostles.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James, and the others with them, that told these things to the apostles. <a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them spoke these things to the apostles. <a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now there were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the other women who were with them, that told these things to the apostles. <a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others with them, who gave the apostles this relation: <a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The women were Mary of Magdala, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James; and they and the rest of the women related all this to the Apostles. <a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joana, and Mary the mother of James; and the rest of the women with them were telling these things to the apostles. <a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, that told these things to the apostles: <a href="/parallel/luke/24-10.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9532" 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/luke/24.htm">The Resurrection</a> …9And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">It was</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/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/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. "></a> <a href="/greek/2489.htm" title="2489: Iōanna (N-NFS) -- (Hebrew), Joanna, Johanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. Feminine of the same as Ioannes; Joanna, a Christian.">Joanna,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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/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 mother</a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbou (N-GMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">of James,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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/3062.htm" title="3062: loipai (Adj-NFP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">other women</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autais (PPro-DF3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">who told</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/652.htm" title="652: apostolous (N-AMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles.</a> 11But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.…<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="/matthew/28-1.htm">Matthew 28:1-10</a> After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. / Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. ... <a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1-8</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. / Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb. / They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?” ... <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1-18</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. / So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!” / Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb. ... <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a> With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14-21</a> Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. / These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day! / No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ... <a href="/acts/4-33.htm">Acts 4:33</a> With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. <a href="/romans/16-6.htm">Romans 16:6</a> Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-8</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, / and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. ... <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55-56</a> And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him. / Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40-41</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. / These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him. <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="/acts/13-30.htm">Acts 13:30-31</a> But God raised Him from the dead, / and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people. <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="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things to the apostles.<a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2,3</a> And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, … <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40,41</a> 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; … <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9-11</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/22-14.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/luke/9-54.htm">James</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Joanna</a> <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Related</a> <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">James</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Joanna</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/john/2-1.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/24-35.htm">Related</a> <a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/luke/24-35.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/luke/24-11.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 24</div>1. <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">They report it to others.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;</a> 36. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">gives them a charge;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">promises the Holy Spirit;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/24-50.htm">and so ascends into heaven.</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/luke/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It was Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the Gospels, known for her devotion to Jesus. She was delivered from seven demons by Jesus (<a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2</a>) and became one of His most faithful followers. Her presence at the resurrection highlights her role as a key witness to the pivotal event of Christianity. Her inclusion here underscores the transformative power of Jesus' ministry, as she went from being demon-possessed to a herald of the resurrection.Joanna Joanna is mentioned in <a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Luke 8:3</a> as the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. Her presence among the women who followed Jesus indicates the diverse backgrounds of His followers, including those from influential social standings. Joanna's involvement in Jesus' ministry and her witness to the resurrection demonstrate the reach of Jesus' message across different societal levels.Mary the mother of James This Mary is often identified as the mother of James the Less, one of the twelve apostles. Her mention here, alongside other women, highlights the important role women played in Jesus' ministry and the early church. The identification of her son connects her to the apostolic circle, emphasizing the familial and communal nature of the early Christian movement.and the other women with them The phrase acknowledges the presence of additional women who were part of Jesus' followers. This group of women, who supported Jesus' ministry (<a href="/luke/8.htm">Luke 8:1-3</a>), were the first to witness the empty tomb, signifying their crucial role in the resurrection narrative. Their inclusion challenges cultural norms of the time, where women's testimonies were often undervalued.who told this to the apostles The women were the first to proclaim the resurrection to the apostles, a significant detail given the cultural context where women were not considered reliable witnesses. This underscores the authenticity of the Gospel accounts, as such a detail would be counterproductive if fabricated. The apostles' initial skepticism (<a href="/luke/24-11.htm">Luke 24:11</a>) further highlights the unexpected nature of the resurrection and the radical shift it brought to their understanding of Jesus' mission.<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 often noted for her presence at both the crucifixion and the resurrection. Her role in the resurrection account highlights her importance in the early Christian community. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joanna.htm">Joanna</a> The wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, Joanna was a woman of means who supported Jesus' ministry. Her inclusion in the resurrection account underscores the diverse backgrounds of Jesus' followers. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mary_the_mother_of_james.htm">Mary the mother of James</a> Often identified as the mother of James the Less, one of the twelve apostles. Her presence at the resurrection event signifies the involvement of Jesus' family in His ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_others_with_them.htm">The Others with Them</a> This phrase indicates that there were additional women present who also witnessed the empty tomb and shared the news with the apostles. This group represents the broader community of Jesus' followers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The primary disciples of Jesus who were initially skeptical of the women's report. Their eventual belief and proclamation of the resurrection are central to the spread of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Women in Ministry</a> The presence of women as the first witnesses to the resurrection challenges cultural norms and affirms their vital role in the early church and in ministry today. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_following_christ.htm">Faithfulness in Following Christ</a> The women’s dedication to Jesus, even in the face of uncertainty and danger, serves as a model of steadfast faith and commitment. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a> The women's report to the apostles underscores the power of personal testimony in sharing the Gospel and encouraging belief. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_skepticism.htm">Overcoming Skepticism</a> The initial disbelief of the apostles reminds us of the human tendency to doubt, yet also encourages us to seek truth and embrace faith. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_christ.htm">Community in Christ</a> The diverse backgrounds of the women and their unity in purpose reflect the inclusive nature of the Christian community, united in the message of the resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 24</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_watchmen.htm">Who was Joanna in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_tomb_visitors.htm">Why do different Gospel accounts have conflicting reports on who was at Jesus' tomb?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_joanna_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Joanna in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/women_at_tomb__matthew_vs._luke.htm">How many women visited the tomb? (Matthew 28:1 vs. Luke 24:10)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Mary Magdalene, and Joanna.--St. Luke alone names the latter in the Resurrection history, as he alone had named her before, as following our Lord in Galilee (<a href="/luke/7-2.htm" title="And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and ready to die.">Luke 7:2</a>). It is not an unreasonable inference from this that she was probably his chief informant. <a href="/commentaries/luke/24-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It was ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. 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. 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. Joanna, Ἰωάννα (Iōanna) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2489.htm">Strong's 2489: </a> (Hebrew), Joanna, Johanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. Feminine of the same as Ioannes; Joanna, a Christian. 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. the [mother] 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. of James, Ἰακώβου (Iakōbou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural <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 women λοιπαὶ (loipai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. them αὐταῖς (autais) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [who] told ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. [this] ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. apostles. ἀποστόλους (apostolous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/24-10.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 24:10 Now they were Mary Magdalene Joanna (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/24-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 24:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 24:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/24-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 24:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 24:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>