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Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son!"
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Compassion from the Cross
Commentators unanimously highlight that even while enduring immense suffering and atoning for the sins of the world, Jesus' focus turned to the care of his mother. This act demonstrates his profound humanity and compassion, providing a powerful example for all believers to honor and provide for their parents.
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John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The disciple—whom he loved. See John 13:23.
Woman. This appellation certainly implied no disrespect. (See the commentary o…
His mother (την μητερα). Common Greek idiom, the article as possessive.
Standing by (παρεστωτα). Perfect a…
19th Century
Anglican
The disciple standing by, whom he loved.—Compare to the note on John 13:23.
Woman, behold thy son!…
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Baptist
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he says to his mother, Woman, behold your son!
Sa…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Woman, behold thy son! As if he had said, “From now on I will no longer be an inhabitant of the earth, and so I will not be able to carry …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When Jesus therefore saw his mother Standing near him, within the reach of his voice, as well as sight, he took noti…
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist has just told of Christ’s crucifixion; now he mentions the events that accompanied and followed it.
First, as they …
