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Peter asks Mary to share what she remembers.
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Mary and Jesus

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Source and translation notes

Anonymous. Mary is a recipient and interpreter of revelation in the narrative, not its claimed author. Her identity is unspecified; this edition does not identify her as Mary Magdalene or another Mary.

Papyrus Berolinensis 8502,1, with Greek fragments · Coptic/Greek (source-language review pending)

English witness: Mark M. Mattison · Public Domain dedication stated on source page

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Gospel of Mary 3:3

Peter Invites Her Memory

Mary and Jesus · Gospel of Mary 3

Story guide: Peter addresses Mary as sister and invites her recollection.

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3Peter said to Mary, “Sister, we know the Savior loved you more than all other women. Tell us the words of the Savior that you remember – the things which you know that we don't, and which we haven't heard.”

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