John 20:13

"and she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain."

Key Reflection

In the context of first-century Judea, the appearance of angels in white attire would have been a striking and significant event, as angels were often associated with divine presence and messages. The positioning of these angels—sitting at the head and feet where Jesus' body had lain—emphasizes the sacred nature of the site and the spiritual transformation that occurred after the resurrection. This scene would have left Mary Magdalene in a state of awe, underscoring the miraculous and divine nature of what she was witnessing.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. They have taken away. That is, the disciples or friends of Jesus who had laid him there. Perhaps it was understood that the body was deposited there only to remain over the Sabbath, with an intention then of removing it to some other place of burial. Hence they hastened early in the morning to make preparation, and Mary supposed they had arrived before her and had taken him away. __________________________________________________________________

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