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In which Gospel does Mary Magdalene come to the tomb alone, while it is still dark?

The answer

John. "Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb" (John 20:1). Mark 16:1 sends her with Mary the mother of James and Salome. Matthew 28:1 sends "the other Mary" with her. Luke 24:10 sends her with Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women.

Why it’s interesting

Mary Magdalene comes alone, but her report says "we": "we do not know where they have laid him" (John 20:2). She comes back for a second visit, and only then sees two angels. She sees Jesus too, but thinks he is the gardener (John 20:11-16).

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