New International Versionand saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.
New Living TranslationShe saw two white-robed angels, one sitting at the head and the other at the foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been lying.
English Standard VersionAnd she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
Berean Standard Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
Berean Literal Bibleand she sees two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
King James BibleAnd seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
New King James VersionAnd she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
New American Standard Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.
NASB 1995and she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.
NASB 1977and she beheld two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.
Legacy Standard Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.
Amplified Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Christian Standard BibleShe saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus’s body had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet.
Holman Christian Standard BibleShe saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet, where Jesus’ body had been lying.
American Standard Versionand she beholdeth two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Contemporary English Versionand saw two angels inside. They were dressed in white and were sitting where Jesus' body had been. One was at the head and the other was at the foot.
English Revised Versionand she beholdeth two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationShe saw two angels in white clothes. They were sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying. One angel was where Jesus' head had been, and the other was where his feet had been.
Good News Translationand saw two angels there dressed in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been, one at the head and the other at the feet.
International Standard VersionShe saw two angels in white clothes who were sitting down, one at the head and the other at the foot of the place where Jesus' body had been lying.
NET BibleAnd she saw two angels in white sitting where Jesus' body had been lying, one at the head and one at the feet.
New Heart English Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd seeth two angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Weymouth New Testamentand saw two angels clothed in white raiment, sitting one at the head and one at the feet where the body of Jesus had been. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.
World English Bibleand she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionone at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been laid.
Berean Literal Bibleand she sees two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Young's Literal Translation one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been laid.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd sees two messengers in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus was laid. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she saw two angels in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been laid.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd she saw two Angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been placed, one at the head, and one at the feet.
New American Bibleand saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the body of Jesus had been.
New Revised Standard Versionand she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd she saw two Angels in white sitting, one at his pillow, and one at the foot, where the body of Yeshua had been laid. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand saw two angels in white raiment, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the foot, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Godbey New Testamentand sees two angels sitting in white robes, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus lay.
Haweis New TestamentAnd saw two angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Mace New Testamentand saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, the one at the head, the other at the feet.
Weymouth New Testamentand saw two angels clothed in white raiment, sitting one at the head and one at the feet where the body of Jesus had been.
Worrell New Testamentand she beholds two angels in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Worsley New Testamentone at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene… 11But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, 12andshe sawtwoangelsinwhitesittingwherethebodyof Jesushad lain,oneattheheadandthe otheratthefeet.13“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.”…
Cross References Matthew 28:2-3Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
Luke 24:4While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.
Acts 1:10They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
Mark 16:5When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
Genesis 18:2And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
Daniel 8:15-17While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. / And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.” / As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.”
Revelation 5:11Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.
Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Genesis 28:12And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder.
Ezekiel 1:10-14The form of their faces was that of a man, and each of the four had the face of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the left side, and also the face of an eagle. / Such were their faces. Their wings were spread upward; each had two wings touching the wings of the creature on either side, and two wings covering its body. / Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they moved. ...
Zechariah 3:9See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.
Matthew 18:10See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
Luke 1:11Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
Judges 13:3The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.
2 Kings 6:17Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Treasury of Scripture And sees two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. seeth. Matthew 28:3-5 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: … Mark 16:5,6 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted… Luke 24:3-7,22,23 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus… in. 2 Chronicles 5:12 Also the Leviteswhich were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren,being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:) Daniel 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garmentwas white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his thronewas like the fiery flame,and his wheelsas burning fire. Matthew 17:2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Jump to Previous AngelsBeholdethBeholdsBodyClothedFeetFootGarmentsHeadJesusLainRaimentSeatedSittingWhiteJump to Next AngelsBeholdethBeholdsBodyClothedFeetFootGarmentsHeadJesusLainRaimentSeatedSittingWhiteJohn 20 1.Mary comes to the tomb;3.so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.11.Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,19.and to his disciples.24.The incredulity and confession of Thomas.30.The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.and she saw two angels in whiteMary Magdalene, upon returning to the tomb, encounters two angels. Angels often appear in Scripture as messengers of God, signifying divine intervention or revelation. Their appearance in white symbolizes purity and holiness, consistent with biblical depictions of heavenly beings (e.g., Daniel 7:9, Revelation 4:4). The presence of angels at the tomb underscores the significance of the resurrection event, marking it as a divine act. sitting where the body of Jesus had lain
The angels are positioned at the location where Jesus' body was placed, emphasizing the reality of His physical death and burial. This setting within the tomb highlights the miraculous nature of the resurrection, as the body is no longer there. The empty tomb serves as a powerful testament to Jesus' victory over death, fulfilling His own prophecies about His resurrection (e.g.,Matthew 16:21,John 2:19-22). one at the head and the other at the feet
The positioning of the angels may evoke imagery reminiscent of the cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:18-20), which also faced each other over the mercy seat. This parallel suggests that Jesus' resurrection is the ultimate act of divine mercy and atonement, fulfilling the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. The angels' positions also frame the space where Jesus' body lay, emphasizing the completeness of His resurrection and the transformation from death to life. Persons / Places / Events 1. Mary MagdaleneA devoted follower of Jesus who was the first to witness the empty tomb and the risen Christ. Her presence at the tomb highlights her dedication and love for Jesus. 2. Two AngelsHeavenly beings appearing in white, symbolizing purity and divine presence. Their position at the head and feet of where Jesus' body had been laid signifies a sacred and significant moment. 3. The TombThe burial place of Jesus, which becomes a site of divine revelation and the announcement of His resurrection. 4. Jesus' BodyThe physical body of Christ, which had been crucified and laid in the tomb, now risen, signifying victory over death. 5. Resurrection MorningThe event of Jesus rising from the dead, marking the cornerstone of Christian faith and the fulfillment of His promise. Teaching Points Divine MessengersAngels serve as God's messengers, bringing comfort and revelation. We should be open to God's messages in our lives, whether through scripture, prayer, or other means. Symbolism of the Angels' PositionThe angels sitting at the head and feet of where Jesus lay can be seen as a representation of the mercy seat, indicating that Jesus' sacrifice was accepted by God. This calls us to reflect on the completeness of Christ's atonement. Faithfulness in Seeking JesusMary Magdalene's dedication in seeking Jesus, even in her grief, is a model for us to seek Christ earnestly, especially in times of confusion or sorrow. Resurrection HopeThe empty tomb and the presence of angels affirm the hope of resurrection. This hope should transform our daily lives, encouraging us to live with eternal perspective and purpose. Witnessing the ResurrectionJust as Mary was a witness to the resurrection, we are called to be witnesses of Christ's life, death, and resurrection in our own lives and communities. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from John 20
If the Bible is historically accurate, why do different biblical books contradict each other in details such as the number of angels at Jesus' tomb?
Isn’t the Bible full of contradictions?
Why do details in Matthew 28 about the resurrection differ from accounts in the other Gospels?
Why do the Gospel resurrection accounts contradict each other in details such as who arrived at the tomb?(12) And seeth two angels in white sitting.--Comp. generally on the vision of angels, Notes on Matthew 28:5-7; Mark 16:5-7; Luke 24:4-8. This is to be regarded as a distinct vision to Mary, which, from the fulness with which it is recorded, we must suppose that she herself related to the Evangelist. (Comp. Introduction, p. 379.) It rests, therefore, upon her testimony, and as a vision to her only may seem to be less certainly objective than the other appearances. Great caution is, however, necessary in estimating the truth of that which is wholly beyond the application of our ordinary canons of evidence. If we admit the earlier vision of angels, of which there were several witnesses, there can be no reason for rejecting this; and if the evidence was at the time sufficient to convince the Evangelist, who himself had seen no such vision, but was guided by the Spirit to accept and record this, as seen by Mary, we have a decisive judgment of higher authority than any which criticism can attain. With the words "in white" we are, of course, to understand raiment. The ellipsis is frequent in the classic, and indeed in all writers. The one at the head, and the other at the feet.--The idea is apparently that of sitting and watching the body. She had feared that some outrage had been wrought upon the body; but God had given His angels charge concerning Him.
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Greek andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.she sawθεωρεῖ(theōrei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2334:From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).twoδύο(dyo)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417:Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.angelsἀγγέλους(angelous)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.whiteλευκοῖς(leukois)Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3022:White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white.sittingκαθεζομένους(kathezomenous)Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2516:To be sitting, sit down, be seated. From kata and the base of hedraios; to sit down.whereὅπου(hopou)Adverb
Strong's 3699:Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.theτὸ(to)Article - Nominative 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.bodyσῶμα(sōma)Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4983:Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.of JesusἸησοῦ(Iēsou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.had lain,ἔκειτο(ekeito)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2749:To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched.oneἕνα(hena)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.atπρὸς(pros)Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.theτῇ(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.headκεφαλῇ(kephalē)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2776:From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.[the other]ἕνα(hena)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.atπρὸς(pros)Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.theτοῖς(tois)Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.feet.ποσίν(posin)Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4228:The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.
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