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The Desire of Ages
DA 788.1–789.4 • John 20:15, 16; Matthew 28:9

“Why Weepest Thou?”

Christ’s Tender Regard for the Grieving and His Personal Revelation to Devoted Seekers

Early in the morning, while it was yet dark, Mary Magdalene came to the sepulcher weeping. In her deep grief she saw the empty tomb and angels, and then Jesus Himself spoke her name: “Mary.” At that voice, despair turned into overflowing adoration and joy.

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Holy Scripture

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John 20:15, 16
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Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

Matthew 28:9
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And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

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Christ’s Tender Regard for the Grieving and His Personal Revelation to Devoted Seekers
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