Luke 24:10-11
Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.
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What's striking here is that it wasn't just one or two women, but a named group, including Joanna, who had a past connection to Herod's household, delivering the monumental news of the resurrection. Luke specifically highlights these individuals, suggesting their testimony carried a significant weight, coming from a diverse group with varied backgrounds, all united in witnessing the risen Christ.
The women who had come to Jesus' tomb with spices discovered it empty and were told by angels that Jesus had risen. They then raced back to tell the apostles the incredible news, though the apostles initially dismissed their report as an unbelievable tale. Peter, spurred by this news, then ran to the tomb himself to see the evidence.
When the most earth-shattering news arrived, who do you think delivered it? It wasn't the inner circle of disciples, but a group of women.
In Luke 24:10, we see a powerful moment where the women who followed Jesus become the first to report His resurrection to the apostles. This is significant!
A Surprising Role
They saw, they heard, they ran! But when the women delivered the news of the resurrection, it wasn't met with immediate celebration.
Luke 24:10 sets up a crucial point in the resurrection narrative: the apostles' initial disbelief.
The Reaction
Understand the original words
apostolois · Greek Noun
The twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to be His primary witnesses, who were sent out with the authority of Christ to proclaim the Gospel and establish the foundation of the early church.
rhēma · Greek Noun
A report, narrative, or proclamation. In a biblical context, it often refers to the spoken message of God or the report of events related to His works.
lēros · Greek Noun
Literally 'nonsense' or 'absurd talk.' It refers to a report that is regarded as lacking truth, seriousness, or credibility.
pisteuō · Greek Verb
A firm conviction or trust in the truth of something. Biblically, it signifies not just intellectual assent but reliance upon God's word and testimony.
This verse highlights the crucial, often overlooked role women played as the first witnesses and messengers of the resurrection, relaying the most profound news in history to the male apostles.
c. AD 28-30
Jesus' Ministry in Galilee
Jesus travels throughout Galilee, gathering disciples and performing miracles. Key figures like Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James follow him and support his ministry.
c. AD 30
Jesus' Crucifixion and Burial
Jesus is arrested, tried, and crucified in Jerusalem. His body is buried in a tomb belonging to Joseph of Arimathea.
Early Sunday Morning, c. AD 30— this verse
Discovery of the Empty Tomb
On the first day of the week, women including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James go to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body, finding the stone rolled away and the tomb empty.
Early Sunday Morning, c. AD 30
Women Report to the Apostles
The women, having encountered angels and possibly Jesus himself, rush to tell the apostles and other disciples the news of the resurrection.
This passage describes the same women leaving the tomb with a mixture of fear and joy, highlighting their urgent mission to tell the disciples about the resurrection, just as Luke mentions here.
Mark 16:10Mark's account focuses on Mary Magdalene's initial report to the disciples who were mourning, emphasizing their disbelief even after hearing her testimony, which parallels the women's role as messengers in Luke.
John 20:18John specifically recounts Mary Magdalene going to the disciples and declaring she had seen the Lord, underscoring her pivotal role as the first witness to report the resurrection news.
Luke 8:2-3This earlier mention of Joanna and other women highlights their consistent support and discipleship, showing they were already part of Jesus' inner circle and capable of carrying significant news.
clarkeLuke 24:10: "It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles."
And Joanna - She was the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. See Luke 8:3 .
bengelLuke 24:10: "It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles."
Luke 24:10 . ἦν — αἱ ) So [a Plural nominative follows after a Singular verb and nominative, the verb Plural being supplied from the Singular verb] Deuteronomy 27:9 , καὶ ἐλάλησε Μωϋσῆς καὶ οἱ ἱερεῖς — λέγοντες . So 1 Corinthians 9:6 .[269] The names are given in this place in particular, as being those of the witnesses to the fact, and n…
What's striking here is that it wasn't just one or two women, but a named group, including Joanna, who had a past connection to Herod's household, delivering the monumental news of the resurrection. Luke specifically highlights these individuals, suggesting their testimony carried a significant weight, coming from a diverse group with varied backgrounds, all united in witnessing the risen Christ.
The women who had come to Jesus' tomb with spices discovered it empty and were told by angels that Jesus had risen. They then raced back to tell the apostles the incredible news, though the apostles initially dismissed their report as an unbelievable tale. Peter, spurred by this news, then ran to the tomb himself to see the evidence.
The women who had come to Jesus' tomb with spices discovered it empty and were told by angels that Jesus had risen. They then raced back to tell the apostles the incredible news, though the apostles initially dismissed their report as an unbelievable tale. Peter, spurred by this news, then ran to the tomb himself to see the evidence.
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Sunday, c. AD 30
Apostles' Initial Disbelief
The apostles and other male disciples initially dismiss the women's account as 'idle talk' or 'nonsense,' finding it hard to believe the resurrection.
Sunday, c. AD 30
Peter and John Investigate
Peter and the disciple John, spurred by the women's report and perhaps their own questioning, run to the tomb to see for themselves.
"Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them." — What's striking here is that it wasn't just one or two women, but a named group, including Joanna, who had a past connection to Herod's household, delivering the monumental news of the resurrection.…
