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who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.

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Long-Term, Practical Ministry

Commentators highlight that the women's support for Jesus was not a recent development. The original Greek verbs indicate a continuous, long-term ministry that began in Galilee. They "followed" him and "ministered" to him, which, as scholars note by referencing Luke 8:3, included providing for his practical and financial needs from their own resources.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 15:41

Followed him and ministered unto him (ηκολουθουν κα διηκονουν αυτω). Two imperfects describing the long Galilean ministry of these…

Charles Spurgeon

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 …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 15:41

Women too were present at the Crucifixion, but they kept their distance. Mark identifies three of these women: Mary Magdalene, another Mary, and Sa…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 15:41

17th Century

Pastor

Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him
Wherever he went in Galilee, and from thence to Jerusalem:

Matthew Henry

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…