Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 19:26

"When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!" — John 19:26 (ASV)

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he says to his mother, Woman, behold your son!

Sad, sad spectacle! Now was fulfilled the word of Simeon, Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Did the Saviour mean, as he gave a glance to John, "Woman, you are losing one Son; but there stands another, who will be a son to you in my absence"? Woman, behold your son!

When Jesus therefore saw his mother,

Here was another pang for him: he could not be spared anywhere. He must recollect in his death everything that would cause him grief: When Jesus therefore saw his mother, –