Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 19:26-27

"When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold, thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her unto his own [home]." — John 19:26-27 (ASV)

And the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother. Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. (John 19:26–27)

There was no specific direction given to John to entertain Mary.

It was quite enough for the Lord to call his attention to her by saying Behold thy mother. (John 19:27). How I wish we were always in such a state of heart that we did not need specific precepts; a hint would suffice.

Dear friends, do not require pressing or driving to holy duty. Do not be like bullocks that must be goaded. Rather, have within you such a spring of love that it will be a delight to do anything that may give joy to the heart of the Well-beloved.

When you see him on the cross, is there anything you can deny him? Will you not think spontaneously of what you can do to please him?