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Matthew 27:61

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

Matthew 27:61 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:61

Theological / Devotional

Mary Magdalene. That is, Mary the sister of Martha (see Additional Note on Luke 7). Mary was one of the last to leave the tomb Friday afternoon, as she was first to return there Sunday morning (Matt. 28:1).

The other Mary. Probably “Mary the mother of Joses” (Mark 15:47) and James (Mark 16:1). For comment on the devout women who accompanied Jesus and His disciples and ministered to their needs see on Luke 8:2, 3. “The other Mary” was with Mary Magdalene at the sepulcher early on the resurrection morning (Matt. 28:1).

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