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Mary Magdalene
Witness of the Resurrection · New Testament · c. 1st century AD
The Penitent Magdalene — Guido Reni
Summary
Mary Magdalene was delivered by Jesus from seven demons and became one of His most devoted followers. She was present at the crucifixion and was the first person to see the risen Christ.
- Among the passages here, Mary Magdalene is first named in John 19:25: “Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well…”
- The record places Mary Magdalene in New Testament.
- 11 verses name Mary Magdalene, in 4 books.
- 4 moments stand in order on this page, each with its verse.
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as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Luke 8:2→- 4 key events in order
- 11 verses name Mary Magdalene, across 4 books
In Scripture
- Verses
- 11
- Books
- 4
Mary Magdalene
- Role
- Witness of the Resurrection
- Era
- New Testament
- Dates
- c. 1st century AD
- Tribe
- Galilee (Magdala)
- Father
- Unknown
- Mother
- Unknown
The life in order
from the events the row records, with the first and last verse that names the person among the passages this page stands on
1Where the passages this page records open
2What the record holds, in its own order
- Delivered from demonsLuke 8:2as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
- Followed JesusLuke 8:1-3Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,
- At the crucifixionJohn 19:25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
- First to see risen ChristJohn 20:11-18But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,
3Where the passages this page records close
Biography
Mary Magdalene, from the fishing town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, was delivered by Jesus from seven demons. This dramatic deliverance made her one of His most devoted followers. She is named in all four Gospels as present at the crucifixion when most disciples had fled. She watched where Jesus was buried and was first to the tomb on resurrection morning. It was to Mary Magdalene that the risen Christ first appeared, commissioning her to tell the disciples—earning her the title "apostle to the apostles." Scripture contradicts later traditions that conflate her with the sinful woman who anointed Jesus or with Mary of Bethany. What we know is that she was healed, devoted, present at the cross, and the first witness of the resurrection—a remarkable honor in a culture that did not accept women's testimony.
as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Mary was delivered from seven demons
More key verses
Text: Berean Standard Bible.
“Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.”
What they got right, and what they got wrong
Strengths
Devoted follower, present at the cross, first resurrection witness, obedient to commission
Weaknesses
Initially did not recognize risen Jesus, Scripture records no significant failures
Lessons
Great deliverance produces great devotion. Faithful presence matters more than public prominence. Women have always been essential to Christ's mission.
Spiritual significance
Mary Magdalene demonstrates that those delivered from much love much. Her faithful presence and witness show the power of gratitude and devotion.
How Mary Magdalene points to Jesus
Mary's commission to proclaim the resurrection prefigures the church's mission. She represents all who have been delivered and become witnesses.
Mary Magdalene in Scripture
Open a book to read its mentions here. Text: Berean Standard Bible. Names repeat in Scripture, so some of these verses may speak of another person called Mary Magdalene. The two marks are drawn from the chapters this page's own references stand in.
Old TestamentNew Testamentsegment width = share of mentions
New Testament4 books · 11 mentions
Matthew3 mentions
- Matthew 27:56Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.
- Matthew 27:61Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.
- Matthew 28:1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Mark4 mentions
- Mark 15:40And 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.
- Mark 15:47Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
- Mark 16:1When 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.
- Mark 16:9Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
Luke1 mention
John3 mentions
- John 19:25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
- John 20:1Early 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.
- John 20:18Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.
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