As you can tell, I am enjoying reading the book of Mark. I am almost done! Here is one simple sentence and the commentary:

"Mary Magdalene and
Mary the mother of Jesus
were watching
as Jesus was laid away."
~ Mark 15:47 - LAB

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Bible Commentary on this verse:  "These women could do very little - they couldn’t speak before the Sanhedrin in Jesus' defense, they couldn't appeal to Pilate, they couldn't stand against the crowds, they couldn't overpower the Roman guards. But they did what they could. They stayed at the cross when the disciples had fled; they followed Jesus' body to its tomb, and they prepared spices for His body. Because they used the opportunities they had, they were the first to witness the resurrection. God blessed their devotions and diligence. As believers, we should take advantage of the opportunities we have and do what we can for Christ, instead of worrying about what we cannot do."

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