Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
Parallel translations
- WEB But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
- KJV Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
- NKJV Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
- NASB Now beside the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
- NLT Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene.
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Quick answer
Faithful women, including Jesus' mother and Mary Magdalene, stand by the cross. Their presence shows steadfast love amid sorrow.
Overview
While most disciples fled, these women remain near in Jesus' agony, sharing his suffering with courage and devotion. Among them is Mary, his mother, for whom Simeon's prophecy of a piercing sword is now fulfilled (Luke 2:35). Their faithful presence sets up Jesus' tender provision for his mother in the next verses.
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Cross-references · 10
- Luke 23:49But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
- Matt 27:55–56And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
- Mark 15:40–41And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
- John 20:1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.
- John 20:11–18But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,
- Luke 24:18One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
- Luke 2:35so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
- Luke 8:2as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
- Mark 16:9Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
- Matt 12:46While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
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