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Resurrection & Ascension·Recorded in 4 of 4 Gospels

The Empty Tomb

MatthewMarkLukeJohn

Women arrive at the tomb early on Sunday and find the stone rolled away. An angel (or angels) announces that Jesus has risen. The women report to the disciples.

Parallel Accounts

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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Matthew
28:1-8

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Mark
16:1-8

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Luke
24:1-12

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John
20:1-10

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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

The number and identity of women varies. Matthew has an earthquake and angel descending. Mark has a young man in white. Luke has two men. John focuses on Mary Magdalene coming alone, then Peter and the beloved disciple running to the tomb.

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Matthew

An earthquake; an angel rolls the stone; the guards become like dead men.

Mark

A young man in a white robe; the women flee in trembling and astonishment.

Luke

Two men in dazzling clothes; Peter runs to the tomb and sees only the linen cloths.

John

Mary Magdalene comes alone, sees the stone moved, runs to Peter and the beloved disciple. They race to the tomb.

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Phase in Jesus's Life
Resurrection & Ascension

The empty tomb, post-resurrection appearances, the Great Commission, and the ascension.

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Gospel Coverage
Matthew
28:1-8
Mark
16:1-8