Thematic Bible: Some special distinctions
Thematic Bible
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First to proclaim the resurrection
And they instantly left the sepulchre, with fear and joy, and ran to carry his disciples this good news.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First preacher to the jews
being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers: and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First to greet Christian missionaries (paul and silas) in europe
we went out of town on the sabbath towards the river, where the Jews were allowed to have an oratory.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First european convert
so we took our places, and convers'd with the women, that came there. one of them was nam'd Lydia of Thyatira, a trader in purple, and a Jewish proselyte. she heard us: and the Lord inclin'd her heart to attend to what Paul said.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » Last at the cross
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » Attended the first prayer-meeting
and unanimously persevere in prayer with the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brethren being present.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First at the tomb
The first day of the week early in morning Mary Magdalene, when it was yet dusky, came to the sepulchre, and found the stone was taken away from the sepulchre.