who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.
Parallel translations
- KJV (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.
- BSB These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him.
- NKJV who also followed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.
- NASB When He was in Galilee, they used to follow Him and serve Him; and there were many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem.
- NLT They had been followers of Jesus and had cared for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come with him to Jerusalem were also there.
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Quick answer
These women had followed and served Jesus in Galilee and come with him to Jerusalem. Their long-standing devotion is highlighted.
Overview
Mark notes that these women were not casual onlookers but disciples who had supported Jesus' ministry from Galilee onward. Their service and faithful following commend them as true followers, present from Galilee to the cross. They stand as witnesses linking Jesus' ministry, death, burial, and resurrection.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Matt 27:55–56Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.
- Luke 8:2–3and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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