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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/19.htm">New International Version</a> When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, &#8220Woman, here is your son,&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” <a href="/esv/john/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore Jesus, having seen His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing by, says to His mother, "Woman, behold, your son." <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So when Jesus saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, &#8220Woman, behold, your son!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Jesus, seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved (esteemed) standing near, said to His mother, “[Dear] woman, look, [here is] your son!” <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple He loved standing there, He said to His mother, &#8220Woman, here is your son.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus saw his mother and his favorite disciple with her, he said to his mother, "This man is now your son." <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold, thy son! <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there. He said to his mother, "Look, here's your son!" <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son." <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your son." <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ?Woman, here is your son.? <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, look, here is your son!" <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, look, your son." <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Jesus, seeing His mother, and seeing the disciple whom He loved standing near, said to His mother, "Behold, your son!" <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus, therefore, having seen [His] mother, and the disciple standing by, whom He was loving, He says to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son”; <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore Jesus, having seen His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing by, says to His mother, "Woman, behold, your son." <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jesus, therefore, having seen his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he was loving, he saith to his mother, 'Woman, lo, thy son;' <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jesus then having seen the mother, and the disciple standing near, whom he loved, says to his mother, Woman, behold thy son!<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son. <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, when Jesus had seen his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son.” <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing, he said to his mother, Woman, behold your son! <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing and he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by, said to his mother: Woman, behold your son. <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then Jesus seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved, standing by, said to His mother; <FR>Woman, behold, thy son.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> When Jesus then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Jesus, seeing His mother, and seeing the disciple whom He loved standing near, said to His mother, "Behold, your son!" <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Jesus, therefore, seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to His mother, <FR>"Woman, behold your Son!"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Jesus therefore seeing his mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to his mother, <FR>Woman, behold thy son:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/19-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6856" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">The Crucifixion</a> …25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. 26<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">When</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētera (N-AFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētēn (N-AMS) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciple</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: ēgapa (V-IIA-3S) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">He loved</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parestōta (V-RPA-AMS) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">standing nearby,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">He said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētri (N-DFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">His mother,</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: Gynai (N-VFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">“Woman,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">here is</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">son.” </a> 27Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23</a> One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. <a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a> “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Luke 2:34-35</a> Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, / so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.” <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. / Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” ... <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Mark 3:31-35</a> Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, / and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” ... <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Luke 8:19-21</a> Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd. / He was told, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You.” / But He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.” <a href="/john/7-3.htm">John 7:3-5</a> So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.” / For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/john/11-5.htm">John 11:5</a> Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. <a href="/john/11-36.htm">John 11:36</a> Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!” <a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a> So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!” <a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7</a> Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea. <a href="/john/21-20.htm">John 21:20</a> Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?” <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a> With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. <a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a> But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, <a href="/revelation/12-1.htm">Revelation 12:1-2</a> And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. / She was pregnant and crying out in the pain and agony of giving birth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he said to his mother, Woman, behold your son!whom.<a href="/john/13-23.htm">John 13:23</a> Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.<a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a> Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.<a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7,20,24</a> Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea… Woman.<a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a> Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/16-27.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/john/18-16.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/17-24.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Nearby</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Standing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-2.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/john/19-27.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/john/19-28.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/20-2.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/john/19-27.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Nearby</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Standing</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby This phrase highlights the presence of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the beloved disciple, traditionally understood to be John. The scene takes place at the crucifixion, a pivotal moment in Christian theology. The presence of Mary fulfills the prophecy of Simeon in <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Luke 2:35</a>, where he foretold that a sword would pierce her soul. The "disciple whom He loved" is a unique designation found in John's Gospel, emphasizing a special relationship with Jesus. This moment underscores the personal and relational aspects of Jesus' ministry, even in His final hours.He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Addressing Mary as "Woman" is not disrespectful but rather a term of endearment and respect in the cultural context of the time. Jesus' words signify a transfer of responsibility, entrusting the care of His mother to John. This act reflects the importance of familial duty and care within the Jewish tradition, as well as the broader Christian principle of community and support. It also symbolizes the formation of a new spiritual family, united not by blood but by faith in Christ. This moment can be seen as a type of Jesus' provision and care for His followers, ensuring they are not left alone.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being crucified at this moment. His compassion and care are evident even in His suffering. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary,_the_mother_of_jesus.htm">Mary, the Mother of Jesus</a> Present at the crucifixion, she represents the human connection and maternal bond with Jesus. Her presence highlights the fulfillment of Simeon's prophecy that a sword would pierce her soul (<a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Luke 2:35</a>). 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciple_whom_jesus_loved.htm">The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved</a> Traditionally understood to be John, the author of the Gospel. His presence at the crucifixion signifies his close relationship with Jesus and his role as a witness to these events. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a> The event where Jesus is crucified, a pivotal moment in Christian theology representing the atonement for sin. 5. <a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a> The place of the crucifixion, also known as "The Place of the Skull," located outside Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassion_in_suffering.htm">Compassion in Suffering</a> Jesus' concern for His mother amidst His own suffering teaches us to care for others even when we are in pain. <a href="/topical/h/honoring_parents.htm">Honoring Parents</a> Jesus' actions fulfill the commandment to honor one's parents, reminding us of the importance of family responsibilities. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_family.htm">Spiritual Family</a> Jesus' words to Mary and John illustrate the creation of a new spiritual family, emphasizing the bonds within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/w/witness_and_testimony.htm">Witness and Testimony</a> John's presence at the crucifixion underscores the importance of being a witness to Christ's work and sharing that testimony with others. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events at the crucifixion fulfill Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 19</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'behold_your_son'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "Woman, Behold Your Son"?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_disciple_whom_jesus_loved.htm">Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_john_differ_on_jesus'_crucifixion_day.htm">Why does the Gospel of John place Jesus' crucifixion on a different day than the Synoptics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) The disciple standing by, whom he loved.--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/13-23.htm" title="Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.">John 13:23</a>.Woman, behold thy son!--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/2-4.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Woman, what have I to do with you? my hour is not yet come.">John 2:4</a>. There were those who were called the "brethren of the Lord" who may seem to us to have been of nearer relationship (comp. Note on <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm" title="Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?">Matthew 13:55</a>), but He regards whosoever doeth the will of His Father which is in heaven, as "brother and sister and mother." (Comp. Notes on <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm" title="While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him.">Matthew 12:46</a> et seq.) He now sees standing by the cross her who. by His death will be left without son as well as without husband, for the silence of the history can only be accounted for on the supposition that Joseph was already dead; and in the tenderness of His love He commits her to the care of him whom He Himself had loved beyond others, because beyond others he could receive His love.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Jesus then, seeing the (his) mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, saith to the (his) mother, Woman, behold thy son! The term "Woman" was on his lips an honorific title rather than an expression of coldness. No atom of disrespect or failure of affection is evinced, nor can we conceive it possible that our Lord was here separating himself in his mediatorial character from all relationship with the mother who bore him! This view, adopted by Hengstenberg in part, by Steinmeyer, Luthardt, Alford, and originally by Professor Hoffmann of Erlangen, seems utterly inconsistent with the spirit of Christ. True, he had warned her not to intrude upon his modes of activity (<a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a>), and had said that his disciples were his brothers, sisters, mother; but the greatness of his heart is human to the last. No Monophy-site explanation of the status majestaticus, no Nestorian severance of the Divine and human Christ, is needed. Christ yearned over the mother whose heart was being pierced by his agony, and with filial anxiety entrusted her, not to those brothers of his - whatever was the degree of their relationship to him - who, nevertheless, did not believe on him, but to the disciple whom he loved. <a href="/commentaries/john/19-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. saw ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [His] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mother μητέρα (mētera) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciple μαθητὴν (mathētēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. whom ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. He loved ἠγάπα (ēgapa) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. standing nearby, παρεστῶτα (parestōta) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. He said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [His] mother, μητρί (mētri) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. “Woman, Γύναι (Gynai) Noun - Vocative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. here [is] ἴδε (ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. son.” υἱός (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. 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