"On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, 'They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him.' " - John 20:1-2
It's been a tough few days for the disciples. No doubt they're scared that they're next, confused as to how Jesus could have died, and conflicted because they should be celebrating Passover. So now that Mary snuck off in the early morning to check on the tomb and found it open, they're probably in a panic. After all, what if it's a trap? What if someone followed her back? What if she's been turned? What if the Jews rolled open the tomb to try to lure the remaining disciples in? It's clear they want this "Jesus" worship to end, and they're probably ready to make an example of a follower next.
Thankfully, we know the Truth. We know what happened, how the story ends (or begins). But right now, the disciples don't. But they will shortly...
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