Thematic Bible: First to whom the risen lord appeared

After Jesus had risen early on the first day of that week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had driven out seven demons.

Verse Concepts

Being FirstThe First Day Of The WeekEvil SpiritsDemon PossessionDemons, Christ's AuthorityHolidayLord's Day, TheSundayResurrection Of Christ, Appearances

Seven SpiritsJesus Casting Out DemonsChrist AppearingThose Who Rose EarlyActivity BegunChrist Is RisenEarly RisingRisingRoses

After she had said this, she turned around and noticed Jesus standing there, without realizing that it was Jesus. Jesus asked her, "Dear lady, why are you crying? Who are you looking for?" Thinking he was the gardener, she told him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." Jesus told her, "Mary!" She turned around and told him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means "Teacher"). read more.
Jesus told her, "Don't hold on to me, because I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, "I'm ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" So Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I've seen the Lord!" She also told them what he had told her.