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What was the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus?

The risen Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, and she went to announce it to the disciples. John 20:14-18; Mark 16:9

What the Bible says

John 20:16

Jesus saith to her: Mary. She turning, saith to him: Rabboni (which is to say, Master).

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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Jesus had driven seven demons out of Mary Magdalene, and she followed him. Luke 8:2-3; Mark 16:9

Very early on Sunday, she went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed. John 20:1

She stayed outside, weeping. John 20:11 She turned around and saw Jesus, but she thought he was the gardener. John 20:14-15 When he called her by name, she recognized him.…

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