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The Courage of Female Disciples
Commentators emphasize the profound courage and love of the women who stood by the cross. In stark contrast to the gambling soldiers and the fled male disciples (except John), these women remained present in Jesus' darkest hour. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon note they were "last at the cross, first at the tomb," demonstrating a powerful and steadfast love that serves as an example for all believers.
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AT Robertson
On John 19:25
Were standing by the cross of Jesus (ιστηκεισαν παρα τω σταυρω του Ιησου). Perfect of ιστημ, to place, used as imperfect (intransi…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:25
19th Century
Bishop
John 19:25–27 relate an incident which is found in St. John only.
Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:25–30
19th Century
Preacher
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
When …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:25
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
On John 19:25
16th Century
Theologian
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
On John 19:25
17th Century
Pastor
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus
So near as not only to see him, but to hear him speak:
his …
Matthew Henry
On John 19:19–30
17th Century
Minister
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …