Mark 15:47
New International Version
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.

New Living Translation
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where Jesus’ body was laid.

English Standard Version
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.

Berean Standard Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.

Berean Literal Bible
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph were watching where He was laid.

King James Bible
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

New King James Version
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses observed where He was laid.

New American Standard Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were watching to see where He was laid.

NASB 1995
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was laid.

NASB 1977
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was laid.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He had been laid.

Amplified Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were [carefully] watching to see where He was laid.

Christian Standard Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were watching where he was laid.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were watching where He was placed.

American Standard Version
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

Contemporary English Version
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph were watching and saw where the body was placed.

English Revised Version
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mary from Magdala and Mary (the mother of Joses) watched where Jesus was laid.

Good News Translation
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph were watching and saw where the body of Jesus was placed.

International Standard Version
Now Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph observed where the body had been laid.

Majority Standard Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where His body was placed.

NET Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was placed.

New Heart English Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Josi, saw where he was placed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses, beheld where he was laid.

Weymouth New Testament
Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was put.

World English Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Mary the Magdalene, and Mary of Joses, were beholding where He is laid.

Berean Literal Bible
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph were watching where He was laid.

Young's Literal Translation
and Mary the Magdalene, and Mary of Joses, were beholding where he is laid.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mary Magdalene and Mari of Joses were beholding where he is laid.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of Joseph, beheld where he was laid.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph observed where he was laid.

New American Bible
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses watched where he was laid.

New Revised Standard Version
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was laid.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Maryam Magdalitha and Maryam, the mother of Yose, saw where he had been laid.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where he was laid.

Godbey New Testament
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were looking where He is placed.

Haweis New Testament
Now Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.

Mace New Testament
and Mary the mother of Joses, took notice where he was laid.

Weymouth New Testament
Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Joses were looking on to see where He was put.

Worrell New Testament
And Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses, beheld where He was laid.

Worsley New Testament
And Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses observed where He was laid.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Burial of Jesus
46So Joseph bought a linen cloth, took down the body of Jesus, wrapped it in the cloth, and placed it in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb. 47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.

Cross References
Matthew 27:61
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

Luke 23:55
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.

John 19:25
Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.

John 19:39-42
Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. / Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. ...

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.

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.

Luke 24:1-10
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. / They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, / but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ...

John 20:11-18
But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, / and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.” ...

Matthew 27:56
Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Mark 16:1
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.

John 19:38
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.

Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.

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

Matthew 12:40
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Acts 13:29
When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb.


Treasury of Scripture

And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

Mark 15:40
There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;

Mark 16:1
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.

Matthew 27:61
And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

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Mark 15
1. Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.
6. Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released,
12. and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.
16. He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;
21. faints in bearing his cross;
27. hangs between two thieves;
29. suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;
39. but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;
42. and is honorably buried by Joseph.














Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the New Testament, known for her devotion to Jesus. She is often identified as the woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons (Luke 8:2). Her presence at the crucifixion and burial of Jesus highlights her loyalty and faithfulness. Her role as a witness to these events is significant, as women were not typically considered reliable witnesses in the cultural context of the time.

and Mary the mother of Joseph
This Mary is often identified as Mary, the mother of James the Less and Joses (Joseph), mentioned earlier in Mark 15:40. She is distinct from Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her presence underscores the involvement of women in Jesus' ministry and their courage in following Him to the cross and the tomb. Her identification by her sons' names suggests her known status within the early Christian community.

saw where His body was placed.
The act of witnessing where Jesus' body was laid is crucial for the resurrection narrative. It establishes the credibility of the resurrection accounts, as these women could testify to the location of the tomb. This detail also fulfills the Jewish custom of ensuring a proper burial, which was important for honoring the deceased. The specific mention of their observation underscores the historical reliability of the Gospel accounts, as it provides a direct link between the crucifixion and the resurrection.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mary Magdalene
A devoted follower of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is often noted for her presence at key events in Jesus' life, including His crucifixion and resurrection. Her dedication is evident as she witnesses where Jesus is laid to rest.

2. Mary the mother of Joseph
Also known as Mary the mother of James the Less and Joses, she is another faithful follower of Jesus. Her presence at the tomb signifies her devotion and the importance of women in the early Christian community.

3. The Tomb
The burial place of Jesus, provided by Joseph of Arimathea. It is a significant location as it becomes the site of the resurrection.

4. The Burial of Jesus
This event marks the conclusion of Jesus' earthly ministry and sets the stage for His resurrection. It is a moment of sorrow and anticipation for His followers.
Teaching Points
Faithful Witnesses
The presence of Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph at the tomb demonstrates the importance of faithful witness. Their dedication serves as a model for believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even in times of sorrow and uncertainty.

Role of Women in Ministry
The involvement of these women highlights the significant role women played in Jesus' ministry and the early church. It encourages the church today to recognize and value the contributions of women in ministry.

Hope in Despair
The burial of Jesus was a moment of deep sorrow for His followers, yet it was also a precursor to the hope of the resurrection. Believers are reminded to hold onto hope in Christ, even when circumstances seem bleak.

The Importance of Witnessing
Just as the two Marys witnessed where Jesus was laid, Christians are called to be witnesses of Christ's life, death, and resurrection in their own lives, sharing the gospel with others.(47) Mary the mother of Joses.--In Matthew 27:61 she is described simply as "the other Mary."

Verse 47. - And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid (ἐθεώρουν ποῦ τίθεται); literally, were beholding where he was laid. These women were two of the group mentioned at ver. 40. They remained, after the body of our Lord had been deposited, in sad and silent contemplation. The women appear to have broken up into two groups. One group went alone to purchase spices and ointments, which it was necessary for them to do before six o'clock, when the sabbath commenced; in readiness for the embalming. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses and Salome appear to have bought them after six o'clock on the Saturday night.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Mary
Μαρία (Maria)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.

Magdalene
Μαγδαληνὴ (Magdalēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3094: Magdalene, a woman of Magdala. Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Mary
Μαρία (Maria)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.

the [mother]
(hē)
Article - Nominative 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.

of Joseph
Ἰωσῆτος (Iōsētos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2500: Perhaps for Ioseph; Joses, the name of two Israelites.

saw
ἐθεώρουν (etheōroun)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2334: From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).

where
ποῦ (pou)
Adverb
Strong's 4225: Genitive case of an indefinite pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place, somewhere, i.e. Nearly.

[His body] was laid.
τέθειται (tetheitai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.


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