And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar,
Parallel translations
- WEB Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.
- KJV And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
- BSB And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
- NASB And many women were there watching from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee while caring for Him.
- NLT And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance.
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Quick answer
Many women who followed Jesus from Galilee watch from a distance. Faithful disciples remain near at His death.
Overview
A group of women who had accompanied and served Jesus throughout His ministry stand watching the crucifixion from afar. Their steadfast presence, when most of the male disciples had fled, highlights their devotion and courage. They will also be the first witnesses of the empty tomb, honored in God's plan.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 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;
- John 19:25–27But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
- Luke 23:48–49All the multitudes that came together to see this, when they saw the things that were done, returned home beating their breasts.
- Luke 23:27–28A great multitude of the people followed him, including women who also mourned and lamented him.
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