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There were also women watching from afar, among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
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The Courage of Female Disciples
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon highlight a stark contrast: while most of the male apostles had fled, a group of devoted women remained present at the crucifixion. Their steadfastness, even from a distance, serves as a powerful example of faithful discipleship in the face of immense danger and sorrow.
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And Salome (κα Σαλωμη). Apparently the "mother of the sons of Zebedee" (Matthew 27:56). Only in Mark.
19th Century
Anglican
Among whom was Mary Magdalene.—The list is the same as that in Matthew 27:56, with the following exceptions:
Baptist
There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; (Who …
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Women too were present at the Crucifixion, but they kept their distance. Mark identifies three of these women: Mary Magdalene, another Mary, and Sa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There were also women looking on afar off At some distance from the cross, observing what was said and done;
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Presbyterian
There was a thick darkness over the land, from noon until three in the afternoon. The Jews were doing their utmost to extinguish the Sun of Righteo…
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