Bible Verses About "Who was Mary Magdalene"
Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus from whom He cast out seven demons. She was present at His crucifixion and was the first person to see Him risen from the dead.
Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus from whom He cast out seven demons. She was present at His crucifixion and was the first person to see Him risen from the dead.
"Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father." — John 20:16-17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who was Mary Magdalene?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father."
"And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils."
"Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils."
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