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A Love That Lingers
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon see the two Marys as models of unwavering love and faith. They remained at the tomb when the disciples had scattered, demonstrating a devotion that persists even when a cause seems lost. Their faithful presence is an example for believers to cling to Christ in times of darkness and despair.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:61
19th Century
Preacher
Love and faith were both typified by these two Marys sitting opposite the sepulchre. They will be the last to leave their Lord’s resting-place and …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:61
No mourning was permitted for those executed under Roman law. The women followed with broken but silent grief and watched the burial. That Jesus wa…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:61
16th Century
Theologian
And Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, were there. Matthew and Mark relate only that the women looked at what was done, and marked th…
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John Gill
On Matthew 27:61
17th Century
Pastor
And there was Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
The wife of Cleophas, and the mother of James and of Joses:
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:57–61
17th Century
Minister
In Christ's burial was nothing of pomp or solemnity. Just as Christ did not have a house of his own in which to lay his head while he lived, so he …
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…