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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Both Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting across from the tomb and watching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were seated there, facing the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were seated there, facing the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All this time Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting across from the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mary from Magdala and the other Mary were sitting there, facing the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there, facing the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but Mary Magdalene and the other Mary remained there, sitting in front of the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there, opposite the tomb.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulcher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Mary of Magdala and the other Mary were both present there, sitting opposite to the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />now Mary the Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the grave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and there were there Mary the Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over-against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there was there Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary sitting over against the sepulchre. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulcher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Mary Magdalene and the other Mary remained sitting there, facing the tomb. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the tomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And there were there Mary of Magdala and the other Mary, who were sitting opposite the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But Maryam Magdalitha and the other Maryam were there, sitting opposite the tomb.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting in front of the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary, were there sitting opposite the sepulchre.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />in the mean time Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary were sitting over against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Mary of Magdala and the other Mary were both present there, sitting opposite to the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary sitting over against the sepulchre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/27-61.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=9028" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">The Burial of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">60</span>and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away. <span class="reftext">61</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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/1510.htm" title="1510: Ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenai (V-PPM/P-NFP) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">sitting</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there</a> <a href="/greek/561.htm" title="561: apenanti (Prep) -- From apo and enanti; from in front, i.e. Opposite, before or against.">opposite</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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: taphou (N-GMS) -- A burial-place, sepulcher, tomb, grave. Masculine from thapto; a grave.">tomb.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">62</span>The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-47.htm">Mark 15:47</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-55.htm">Luke 23:55-56</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a></span><br />Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-39.htm">John 19:39-42</a></span><br />Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Matthew 28:1</a></span><br />After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Luke 24:1</a></span><br />On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-11.htm">John 20:11-18</a></span><br />But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, / and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. / “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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55-56</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40-41</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2-3</a></span><br />as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a></span><br />When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a></span><br />For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulcher.</p><p class="hdg">Mary Magdalene.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Matthew 27:56</a></b></br> Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-53.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/nahum/1-14.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Present</a> <a href="/matthew/27-36.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/matthew/27-36.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-63.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/27-66.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/matthew/28-15.htm">Present</a> <a href="/mark/2-6.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Sepulcher</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Sepulchre</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Tomb</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">62. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a></span><br></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'; 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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 crucifixion and burial of Jesus highlights her loyalty and love for Him. Her role as a witness to these events is significant, as she later becomes the first to see the resurrected Christ (<a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14-18</a>).<p><b>and the other Mary</b><br>The "other Mary" is identified in <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Matthew 27:56</a> as the mother of James and Joseph. She is also referred to as the wife of Clopas in <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a>. Her presence alongside Mary Magdalene underscores the role of women in the early Christian community, who were often the first to witness and testify to key events in Jesus' life and ministry.<p><b>were sitting there</b><br>The act of sitting indicates a prolonged presence and watchfulness. This suggests their deep sorrow and mourning, as well as their commitment to Jesus even after His death. It also reflects the cultural practice of mourning, where sitting was a common posture for those grieving.<p><b>opposite the tomb</b><br>The tomb, likely a rock-hewn cave, was a new tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea (<a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Matthew 27:60</a>). The location of the tomb is significant, as it fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a>, which states that the Messiah would be buried with the rich. The women's position opposite the tomb indicates their intention to return after the Sabbath to anoint Jesus' body, showing their dedication and care for Him even in death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary_magdalene.htm">Mary Magdalene</a></b><br>A devoted follower of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is often noted for her presence at significant events in Jesus' life, including His crucifixion and resurrection. Her dedication is evident as she remains near the tomb.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_other_mary.htm">The Other Mary</a></b><br>This Mary is often identified as Mary the mother of James and Joseph. Like Mary Magdalene, she is a faithful follower of Jesus, demonstrating her commitment by being present at His burial.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a></b><br>The burial place of Jesus, provided by Joseph of Arimathea. It is a new tomb, hewn out of rock, symbolizing both the finality of death and the anticipation of resurrection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_watching.htm">The Event of Watching</a></b><br>The act of sitting opposite the tomb signifies a vigil, a time of mourning, reflection, and anticipation. It highlights the women's loyalty and love for Jesus, even in death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_witnesses.htm">Faithful Witnesses</a></b><br>The presence of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at the tomb teaches us about the importance of being faithful witnesses to Christ, even in times of despair and uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/devotion_in_mourning.htm">Devotion in Mourning</a></b><br>Their vigil at the tomb demonstrates a deep devotion that does not waver in the face of loss. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our faith, even when circumstances seem bleak.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_the_gospel.htm">Role of Women in the Gospel</a></b><br>This passage highlights the significant role women played in Jesus' ministry and the early church. It challenges us to recognize and value the contributions of women in our faith communities today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_midst_of_despair.htm">Hope in the Midst of Despair</a></b><br>The scene at the tomb is a reminder that what seems like the end is often the beginning of God's greater plan. We are called to hold onto hope, trusting in God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_mary_magdalene_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mary Magdalene in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_there_a_family_tomb_for_jesus.htm">Was there a family tomb for Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(61) <span class= "bld">And there was Mary Magdalene.</span>--The words imply that they remained by the cross while the body was taken down, and watched its entombment: then returning to the house where they lodged, they prepared their spices and ointment before the Sabbath began, for a more complete embalmment, so that they might be ready by the earliest hour of dawn on the first day of the week (<a href="/luke/23-56.htm" title="And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.">Luke 23:56</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 61.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The other Mary.</span> The mother of James and Joses (ver. 56). These pious women could not tear themselves from the spot where their Lord was buried. The last to leave him dead, they were the first to see him risen. And now they watch the last ceremonies at a distance, intending to complete the imperfect embalmment with loving care as soon as ever the sabbath was over. "Seest thou women's courage?" says Chrysostom; "seest thou their affection? seest thou their noble spirit in expending money [<a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1</a>; <a href="/luke/23-56.htm">Luke 23:56</a>]? their noble spirit even unto death? Let us men imitate the women; let us not forsake Jesus in temptations." We may note that the care of Joseph in providing an inviolable tomb, and the preparations of these good women, showed that they as yet had no faith in the incorruptibility of Christ's body or of his corporeal resurrection from the dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-61.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Mary</span><br /><span class="grk">Μαριὰμ</span> <span class="translit">(Mariam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Magdalene</span><br /><span class="grk">Μαγδαληνὴ</span> <span class="translit">(Magdalēnē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3094.htm">Strong's 3094: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magdalene, a woman of Magdala. Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄλλη</span> <span class="translit">(allē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mary</span><br /><span class="grk">Μαρία</span> <span class="translit">(Maria)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἦν</span> <span class="translit">(Ēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sitting</span><br /><span class="grk">καθήμεναι</span> <span class="translit">(kathēmenai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(ekei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέναντι</span> <span class="translit">(apenanti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and enanti; from in front, i.e. Opposite, before or against.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tomb.</span><br /><span class="grk">τάφου</span> <span class="translit">(taphou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5028.htm">Strong's 5028: </a> </span><span class="str2">A burial-place, sepulcher, tomb, grave. Masculine from thapto; a grave.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 27:61 Mary Magdalene was there and the other (Matt. 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