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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 themother 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.

and Mary the mother of Joseph
This Mary is often identified as Mary, the mother of James the Less and Joses (Joseph), mentioned earlier inMark 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.

•Mark 15:47 records that Mary Magdalene was present at the tomb: “Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.” Her name appears first, underscoring her prominence among the female disciples.

• Earlier,Luke 8:2 notes that Jesus had delivered her from seven demons, a fact that highlights the transforming power of His ministry in her life.

• She remained near the cross (John 19:25) and was the first to encounter the risen Lord (Mark 16:9). Her unwavering presence from crucifixion to resurrection demonstrates steadfast devotion and provides an unbroken eyewitness line that confirms the historical reliability of these events.

• This Mary is identified inMark 15:40 as “Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph,” showing she also stood near the cross.

•Matthew 27:56 lists her among “many women” who had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for His needs, indicating close, consistent discipleship.

• By pairing her with Mary Magdalene, Scripture supplies the legally required “two or three witnesses” (cf.Deuteronomy 19:15) to affirm what happened to Jesus’ body. Their testimony is essential for verifying the burial and the later discovery of the empty tomb.

• The verb stresses deliberate, conscious observation.Luke 23:55 parallels this: “The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how His body was laid.”

• Their careful notice counters any claim that the women went to the wrong location on resurrection morning (Mark 16:3–4).

•John 19:35 reminds readers that the Gospel record is based on firsthand sight: “He who saw it has testified, so that you also may believe.” The women’s seeing functions the same way, grounding faith in verifiable fact.

• Joseph of Arimathea had placed Jesus in a new tomb cut out of rock and rolled a stone against the entrance (Mark 15:46). The women noted the exact site, ensuring they could return after the Sabbath with spices (Mark 16:1).

•Isaiah 53:9 foretold, “His grave was assigned with the wicked, yet He was with a rich man in His death,” fulfilled by Joseph’s wealthy status (Matthew 27:57–60).

• Knowing the location of the burial sets the stage for the angel’s declaration inMatthew 28:6, “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” The accuracy of their memory authenticates the empty tomb and supports Paul’s summary of the gospel: “He was buried, and He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4).

Mark 15:47 highlights two devoted women who witnessed Jesus’ burial with clear eyes and faithful hearts. Their presence supplies credible, corroborated testimony that Jesus truly died, was laid in a specific tomb, and would soon rise. The verse quietly but powerfully assures us that every detail of the passion narrative is trustworthy, preparing readers to rejoice in the empty tomb and the living Savior.

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