Mary Magdalene was the first person to whom Jesus after his resurrection appeared, according to the Christian Bible. The entrance stone to Jesus' tomb has been removed when Mary Magdalene visits it the third day after his crucifixion, according to the Gospel of John. When Peter and another disciple arrive at the tomb and discover it is empty, she goes to notify them. Mary waits behind, sobbing, and eventually meets Jesus, but she first does not recognise him. She hears Jesus speak and recognises him as him. Then, when he has risen from the grave, Jesus tells Mary to go inform the disciples.