John 20:11

But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

Cross-references

John 19:25 Historical context

John 19:25 places Mary Magdalene at the foot of the cross, showing she stayed with Jesus through his death and now seeks him at the tomb.

Mark 15:40 Historical context

Mark 15:40 identifies Mary Magdalene among the women watching the crucifixion, confirming her faithful presence from cross to tomb.

Mark 16:5 Parallel

Mark 16:5 describes the women entering the tomb and seeing a young man in white — a parallel account to Mary’s encounter here, though she is outside crying.

Luke 24:4 Parallel

Luke 24:4 also has angelic figures at the tomb, but with two men; here Mary sees two angels in John 20:12, though she is still weeping outside.

Luke 24:10 Historical context

Luke 24:10 names Mary Magdalene as one of the women who reported the resurrection to the apostles, linking her to the witness group.