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Faithful to the End
Commentators unanimously highlight the profound loyalty of these women. While most of the male disciples had scattered in fear, these women remained present at the cross, witnessing Jesus's final moments. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill see their steadfastness as a powerful example of unwavering devotion for all believers.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:55
18th Century
Theologian
Beholding afar off. They were probably not permitted to come near the cross, because it was surrounded by soldiers. They witnessed, with i…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:55
Many women (γυναικες πολλα). We have come to expect the women from Galilee to be faithful, last at the Cross and first at the tomb…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:55–56
19th Century
Preacher
We have no record of any unkindness to our Lord from any woman, though we have many narratives of the loving ministry of women at various periods i…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:55
Along with the soldiers, certain women (generally not highly regarded in Jewish society) watched to the bitter end (see comment on Mk 15:40–41). Th…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:55
16th Century
Theologian
And there were also many women there. I consider this to have been added to inform us that, while the disciples had fled and were scattere…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:55
17th Century
Pastor
And many women were there
At the cross of Christ, at some little distance from it; but where was Peter, who had decl…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:51–56
17th Century
Minister
The tearing of the veil signified that Christ, by His death, opened a way to God. We now have an open way through Christ to the throne of grace, or…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…