John 20:1 "The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre."
The Holy Spirit inspired the writers to use their own individual abilities
in wording the Bible. And it seems the Holy Spirit enabled each man to share
his views and the things which captivated his individual attention.
Most of the other writers gave great detail in how the stone was rolled away
by the angel. One writer stressed the angel sitting on top of the stone after
he rolled it away. Some gave attention to the conversation between the angel
and the women. Some mentioned there were more than one who came to the tomb
that morning.
John was moved by the events that took place with this one woman, Mary
Magdalene. He seemed to appreciate the fact that she came to Peter and to him
with the news that Jesus' body was no longer in the grave.
As I read this one verse of Scripture, I am reminded the Bible is God's
personal Word to His children on each individual basis. I have experienced
reading a particular verse on more than one occasion in which I would receive a
different impression from that passage each time. There have been times when I
would read a passage and think to myself, "I don't remember that verse
being there."
Be sure to read the Word of God often and with an open mind. He will speak
to you on the level where you are. His personal message will lift you up and
give encouragement in so doing.