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The Women's Faithful Watch
Scholars emphasize that the Galilean women were not passive mourners. They actively followed Joseph of Arimathea, carefully observing the exact location of the tomb and the specific way Jesus' body was laid within it. Their presence was a continuous act of devotion, from the cross to the sealing of the tomb.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:55
Had come with him (ησαν συνεληλυθυια). Periphrastic past perfect active of συνερχομα.
Followed after (κατα…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:55
19th Century
Bishop
And the women also.—Here again we come upon traces of St. Luke’s informants. The other Gospels speak of one or two by name. He knows that …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:55
Luke goes on to note the women’s careful preparation of the spices in advance of Easter morning. The women did not do this on the Sabbath, even tho…
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John Gill
On Luke 23:55
17th Century
Pastor
And the women also who came with him from Galilee (See Gill on Luke 23:49) followed after
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:50–56
17th Century
Minister
Many, though they do not make any show in outward profession, yet, like Joseph of Arimathea, will be far more ready to do real service when there i…