Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, 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.
- BSB Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas 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 23:49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
- Matt 27:55–56And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
- Mark 15:40–41There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
- John 20:1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
- John 20:11–18But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
- Luke 24:18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
- Luke 2:35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
- Luke 8:2And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
- Mark 16:9Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
- Matt 12:46While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
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