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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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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:40
And Salome (κα Σαλωμη). Apparently the "mother of the sons of Zebedee" (Matthew 27:56). Only in Mark.
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:40
19th Century
Bishop
Among whom was Mary Magdalene.—The list is the same as that in Matthew 27:56, with the following exceptions:
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:40–41
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:40
Women too were present at the Crucifixion, but they kept their distance. Mark identifies three of these women: Mary Magdalene, another Mary, and Sa…
John Gill
On Mark 15:40
17th Century
Pastor
There were also women looking on afar off
At some distance from the cross, observing what was said and done;
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:33–41
17th Century
Minister
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…