Resurrection and Ascension

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 30

Traditional reckoning

AD 30

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Matthew 28:1–20
• Mark 16:1–20
• Luke 24:1–53
• John 20:1–31

Who was there, and where?

• Jesus Christ
• Mary (wife of Cleophas)
• Mary Magdalene
• Salome
• Thomas

Where: Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, Sea of Galilee.

Which verses connect to Matthew 28:1?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. Mark 16:1–813 votes

   When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb. …

2. John 20:1–109 votes

   Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!” …

3. Matthew 27:567 votes

   Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

4. Luke 23:56–24:107 votes

   Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment. On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. …

5. Matthew 27:616 votes

   Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

6. Luke 24:226 votes

   Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,