Luke 24:1
New International Version
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.

New Living Translation
But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.

English Standard Version
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.

Berean Standard Bible
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

Berean Literal Bible
But the first day of the week, very early morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices that they had prepared,

King James Bible
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

New King James Version
Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

New American Standard Bible
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

NASB 1995
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

NASB 1977
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Amplified Bible
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared [to finish anointing the body].

Christian Standard Bible
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

American Standard Version
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Contemporary English Version
Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared.

English Revised Version
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came unto the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb. They were carrying the spices that they had prepared.

Good News Translation
Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared.

International Standard Version
But at early dawn on the first day of the week, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.

Majority Standard Bible
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they and certain other women with them came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.

NET Bible
Now on the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the aromatic spices they had prepared.

New Heart English Bible
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

Weymouth New Testament
And, on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices they had prepared.

World English Bible
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some others came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And on the first [day] of the weeks, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, carrying the spices they made ready, and certain [others] with them,

Berean Literal Bible
But the first day of the week, very early morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices that they had prepared,

Young's Literal Translation
And on the first of the sabbaths, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, bearing the spices they made ready, and certain others with them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And in one of the sabbaths, in the depth of the dawn of day, they came to the tomb, bringing spices which they had prepared, and certain with them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
AND on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, on the first Sabbath, at very first light, they went to the tomb, carrying the aromatic spices that they had prepared.

New American Bible
But at daybreak on the first day of the week they took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.

New Revised Standard Version
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND on the first day of the week, early in the morning, while it was yet dark, they came to the tomb, and brought the spices which they had prepared; and there were with them other women.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But on Sunday morning, while it was dark, they came to the tomb and they brought the spices that they had prepared, and there were other women with them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared; and with them came certain others.

Godbey New Testament
And on the first of the Sabbath, at the depth of the dawn, they came to the sepulcher, bearing the aromatics which they had prepared,

Haweis New Testament
NOW on the first day of the week, at the earliest dawn of day, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the aromatics which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

Mace New Testament
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they went to the sepulchre with the spices they had provided, accompanied by several others.

Weymouth New Testament
And, on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices they had prepared.

Worrell New Testament
But, on the first day of the sabbaths, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they prepared.

Worsley New Testament
And on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared; (and some others with them:) and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre:

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Context
The Resurrection
1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. 2They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,…

Cross References
Matthew 28:1
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Mark 16:1-2
When 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. / Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.

John 20:1
Early 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.

Acts 2:24
But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

1 Corinthians 15:4
that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

Romans 6:4
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Acts 10:40
God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen—

John 11:25
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.

Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

Mark 9:31
because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.”

John 2:19-22
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. ...

Hosea 6:2
After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.

Psalm 16:10
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

Isaiah 53:10-12
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Jonah 1:17
Now the LORD had appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish.


Treasury of Scripture

Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

upon.

Matthew 28:1
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

Mark 16:1,2
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him…

John 20:1,2
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre…

they came.

Luke 24:10
It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

Luke 8:2,3
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, …

Luke 23:55,56
And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid…

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Luke 24
1. Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.
9. They report it to others.
13. Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;
36. afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;
47. gives them a charge;
49. promises the Holy Spirit;
50. and so ascends into heaven.














On the first day of the week
This phrase marks a significant transition from the Jewish Sabbath to the first day of the week, Sunday, which would become the Lord's Day in Christian tradition. The Greek term used here is "μία τῶν σαββάτων" (mia tōn sabbatōn), which literally means "one of the Sabbaths," indicating the day after the Sabbath. This day is pivotal in Christian history as it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, symbolizing new beginnings and the fulfillment of God's promises. The early church recognized this day as a time for worship and celebration of the risen Lord, setting a precedent for Sunday worship.

very early in the morning
The Greek phrase "ὄρθρου βαθέως" (orthrou batheōs) suggests the time just before dawn, emphasizing the dedication and urgency of the women. This timing reflects their deep devotion and eagerness to honor Jesus, even in death. Historically, this was a time of day associated with new beginnings and hope, aligning with the resurrection theme. The early morning light symbolizes the dawning of a new era in salvation history, as the darkness of death is dispelled by the light of Christ's resurrection.

the women came to the tomb
The women mentioned here are identified in other Gospel accounts as Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and others. Their presence is significant, as women were the first witnesses to the resurrection, a fact that underscores the radical nature of the Gospel message in elevating the status of women in a patriarchal society. The Greek verb "ἦλθον" (ēlthon) indicates a purposeful action, showing their commitment to Jesus even after His crucifixion. This act of coming to the tomb demonstrates their love and loyalty, serving as an example of faithfulness for all believers.

bringing the spices they had prepared
The preparation and bringing of spices, "ἤνεγκον ἃ ἡτοίμασαν" (ēnenkon ha hētoimasan), was a customary act of anointing the dead, intended to honor Jesus and complete the burial rites. This reflects the women's devotion and respect for Jesus, even in death. The act of preparing spices also highlights their expectation of finding Jesus' body, underscoring the surprise and joy that would follow upon discovering the empty tomb. This preparation signifies the human tendency to cling to the past, while God was orchestrating a new reality through the resurrection. The spices, though unnecessary in the end, symbolize the transition from death to life, from mourning to rejoicing.

XXIV.

(1-8) Now upon the first day of the week.--See Notes on Matthew 28:1-4; Mark 16:1-4.

Very early in the morning.--The original has a more poetic form "in the deep dawn," agreeing with "while it was yet dark." The last clause, "certain others with them," is not found in the best MSS., and may have been inserted by transcribers to bring in the second group, who are named in the other Gospels, but not in this.

Verses 1-49. - THE RESURRECTION. All the four evangelists give an account of the Resurrection. None of the four, however, attempt to give a history of it simply from a human point of sight. Each Gospel probably reproduces the special points dwelt on in certain great centres of Christian teaching, in what we should now term different schools of thought. (Attempts have been made by theological scholars to classify these as Jewish, Gentile, Greek, Roman; but only with indifferent success). The teaching which St. Matthew's Gospel represents, evidently in the Resurrection preaching dwelt with peculiar insistence on the great Galilaean appearance of the Risen. St. Luke confines himself exclusively to the appearance, in Judaea. St. John chooses for his Resurrection instruction scenes which had for their theatre both Galilee and Judaea. St. John, as his central or most detailed piece of teaching, dwells on a fishing scene on Gennesaret, the actors being the well-known inner circle of the apostles. While St. Luke chooses for his detailed Resurrection narrative a high-road in a Jerusalem suburb; and for actors, two devoted, but historically unknown, disciples. Then there is no question of discrepancies in this portion of the great history. It is not easy to frame a perfectly satisfactory harmony of all the events related by the four, after the Lord had risen; for, in fact, we possess no detailed account or history of what took place in that eventful period in presence of the disciples. We simply have memoranda of eye-witnesses of certain incidents connected with the Resurrection selected by the great first teachers as specially adapted to their own preaching and instruction. The events of the first Easter Day have Been tabulated by Professor Westcott, in what he terms a provisional arrangement, as follows: - APPROX. TIME. Very early on Sunday

The Resurrection, followed by the earthquake, the descent of the angel, the opening of the tomb (Matthew 28:2-4). 5 a.m....

Mary Magdalene, Mary the [mother] of James and Salome, probably with others, start for the sepulchre in the twilight. Mary Magdalene goes before the others, and returns at once to Peter and John (John 20:1, etc.), 5:30 a.m....

Her companions reach the sepulchre when the sun had risen (Mark 16:2). A vision of an angel. Message to the disciples (Matthew 28:5, etc,; Mark 16:5, etc.). 6 a.m.... . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
On the
Τῇ (Tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

first [day]
μιᾷ (mia)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

week,
σαββάτων (sabbatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4521: The Sabbath, a week.

very early
βαθέως (batheōs)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 901: From the base of basis; profound, literally or figuratively.

in the morning,
ὄρθρου (orthrou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3722: Early dawn, day-break. From the same as oros; dawn; by extension, morn.

[the women] came
ἦλθον (ēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

to
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

tomb,
μνῆμα (mnēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3418: A tomb, monument, memorial. From mnaomai; a memorial, i.e. Sepulchral monument.

bringing
φέρουσαι (pherousai)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

[the] spices
ἀρώματα (arōmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 759: Spice, perfume. From airo; an aromatic.

they had prepared.
ἡτοίμασαν (hētoimasan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2090: To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.


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