1. Mark 16:3 (ESV)
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Why were the women asking who would roll away the stone?

Mark 16:3 (ESV)

3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”

The stone was very heavy and required a number of men to help with rolling away. They were only three women and thus not in a position to do it themselves. None of the disciples were with them so they did not have anyone they could ask to help.

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