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The Faithful Few Identified
Commentators identify the women who remained as Mary Magdalene (whom Jesus had healed), Mary the mother of James and Joses (also the wife of Clopas), and Salome (the mother of apostles James and John). Their presence was not accidental; it was a testament to their deep, personal loyalty born from Jesus's impact on their lives.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:56
18th Century
Theologian
Mary Magdalene. Mary of Magdala. She had special cause for attachment to the Savior, having been relieved by him of a most dreadful calami…
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:56
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…
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John Gill
On Matthew 27:56
17th Century
Pastor
Among which was Mary Magdalene
Out of whom Christ had cast out seven devils; and who having received much from him, …
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…