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into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified,

and the third day rise again.” Luke 24:5-7.

The angels then explained the death and

resurrection of Christ. They reminded the

women of the words that Christ Himself had

spoken, in which He had told beforehand of

His crucifixion and His resurrection. These

words of Jesus were now plain to them, and

with fresh hope and courage they hastened

away to tell the glad news.

Mary had been absent during this scene, but

now returned with Peter and John. When

they went back to Jerusalem, she stayed at

the tomb. She could not bear to leave until

she should learn what had become of the

body of her Lord. As she stood weeping, she

heard a voice which asked:

“Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest

thou?”