John 20:13

The angels asked Mary why she was weeping because weeping was inappropriate in view of Jesus’ resurrection. However, Mary did not yet comprehend that Jesus had risen. Her answer revealed that she still thought that someone had removed Jesus’ body from the tomb. She still doubted the Resurrection in spite of the angels’ earlier announcement that Jesus had risen from the dead. That earlier announcement had produced some initial enlightenment and joy (Matthew 28:6; Matthew 28:8; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:6; Luke 24:8). Mary still wanted to mourn over Jesus’ body but did not know where it was. Perhaps her inconsistent behavior is more understandable if we remember that many people in that part of the world still express their grief almost uncontrollably.