who saw jesus first after resurrection

The most common answer is Mary Magdalene —the Gospel of John says she was the first person to see Jesus alive after the resurrection. Mark 16:9 also states that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene, though some readers note that this verse appears in the longer ending of Mark.

Short answer

• Mary Magdalene is the usual answer in the New Testament accounts.

• Some passages mention other women at the tomb, but Mary Magdalene is the clearest first named eyewitness.

Why it can seem confusing

The resurrection stories are told from slightly different angles across the Gospels. John emphasizes Mary Magdalene’s encounter at the tomb, while Matthew mentions Mary Magdalene and “the other Mary” together, and Luke focuses on women who found the tomb empty.

In plain terms

If you mean “who was the first person explicitly described as seeing the risen Jesus?” , the answer is Mary Magdalene. If you want, I can also give you the full list of resurrection appearances in order.