John 20:13
And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I know not where they have laid him.
John 20:13
The angels speak to Mary, calling her “Woman,” and ask why she weeps. Their gentle rebuke is not harsh; it is a pastoral invitation to faith. Mary’s reply reveals her attachment to Jesus and her current lack of sight. The question shifts her focus from loss to recognition of God’s presence and plan.
The verse underscores the personal, relational dimension of resurrection: grief is tempered by divine invitation to trust. It reinforces that God’s plan includes human tears and divine intervention.
When you’re overwhelmed by grief, hear God’s invitation to move toward faith. Ask questions, invite Jesus into your sorrow, and pay attention to how answers come—not always as dramatic visions, but as gentle prompts through scripture, community, and inner peace.
Cross-References: Psalm 42:5-6; Isaiah 43:2; Luke 24:28-31; Romans 8:28; John 14:27