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