9Now 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.
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And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. …
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.
And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 9-13)We have here a very short account of two of Christ’s appearances, and the little credit which the report of them gained with the disciples. I. He appeared to Mary Magdalene, to her first in the garden, which we have a particular narrative of, John 20:14. It was she out of whom he had cast seven devils ; much was forgiven her, and much was given her, and done for her, and she loved much ; and this…
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