Note 4 at Mt. 27:56: Mary, called Magdalene, who had been healed and delivered of seven evil spirits (Mk. 16:9; Lk. 8:2), was the first to whom the risen Lord appeared (Mk. 16:9; Jn. 20:1-18). She was one of a group of ladies that gave financial support to the work and ministry of Jesus (Lk. 8:2- 3; Mk. 15:40-41). She was an observer of the crucifixion (Jn. 19:25) and went to the tomb expecting to anoint His body with sweet spices (Mk. 16:1). Instead, she became the first witness to the unbelieving disciples of the resurrection of the Lord (Lk. 24:9-11). She is mentioned in all four of the gospel accounts (Mt. 27:55-61; 28:1; Mk. 15:40-41,47; 16:1-11; Lk. 8:2-3; 24:10-11; Jn. 19:25; 20:1- 18).