Mary Magdalene

New Testament Witness · first century

Mary Magdalene accompanies and supports Jesus's ministry, witnesses the Passion and burial, and encounters the risen Christ.

Scripture

Luke 8:1-3 — Mary Magdalene is named among women accompanying and supporting the ministry.
Mark 15:40-47 — Mary witnesses the Crucifixion and burial.
Matthew 28:1-10 — Mary Magdalene and the other Mary encounter the angelic message and the risen Christ.
John 20:1-18 — Mary discovers the empty tomb, encounters Jesus, and announces that she has seen the Lord.

Primary sources

John records:

John narrates Mary Magdalene announcing to the disciples that she has seen the risen Lord.

Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,”
— Gospel according to John (canonical text), Gospel according to John (Chapter 20, Verse 18), trans. New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

Passage context and translation

John narrates Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus outside the tomb and his instruction that she go to his brothers before she makes this announcement.

Before the excerpt

But go to my brothers

Wording and immediate context checked against the USCCB NABRE text on 2026-09-24.

Sources and further reading

USCCB: John 20 — Mary Magdalene encounters the risen Christ (Canonical primary text)
USCCB: Luke 8 — Mary Magdalene accompanies Jesus (Canonical primary text)

Related records

Women as disciples, witnesses, and coworkers (Scripture Study)

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