But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother`s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Were standing by the cro of Jesus (ιστηκεισαν παρα τω σταυρω του Ιησου). Perfect of ιστημ, to place, used as imperfect (intransiti…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

John 19:25–27 relate an incident which is found in St. John only.

Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene ([Reference John…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

John 19:23-24a

St. John Chrysostom: The Evangelist describes the tunic to show that it was of an inferior kind…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The harsh brutality of the scene is softened by the allusion to Jesus’ care for his mother. Four women are mentioned here: Mary, the wife of Clopas…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus. The Evangelist here mentions incidentally, that while Christ obeyed God the Father, he did not fail…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus
So near as not only to see him, but to hear him speak:

his …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The Evangelist has just told of Christ’s crucifixion; now he mentions the events that accompanied and followed it.

    First, as they …

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