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Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there. <a href="/nlt/mark/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> They had been followers of Jesus and had cared for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come with him to Jerusalem were also there. <a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, and there were also many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who had been following Him and had been ministering to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other ones having come up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</a> (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. <a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> who also followed Him and ministered to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When He was in Galilee, they used to follow Him and serve Him; and there were many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> When He was in Galilee, they used to follow Him and minister to Him; and there were many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He was in Galilee, they used to follow Him and minister to Him; and there were many other women who had come up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> who, when He was in Galilee, were following Him and serving Him; and there were many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus was in Galilee, they used to accompany him and minister to Him; and there were also many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In Galilee these women followed him and took care of him. Many other women had come up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When He was in Galilee, they would follow Him and help Him. Many other women had come up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women that came up with him unto Jerusalem. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They had followed him and supported him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come to Jerusalem with him were there too. <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> They had followed Jesus while he was in Galilee and had helped him. Many other women who had come to Jerusalem with him were there also. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> They used to accompany him and care for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with him were there, too. <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him. <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> When he was in Galilee, they had followed him and given him support. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were there too. <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered to him; and many other women who came with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> all of whom in the Galilaean days had habitually been with Him and cared for Him, as well as many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him. <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> who, when he was in Galilee, followed him and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> who also, when He was in Galilee, were following Him and were ministering to Him, and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who had been following Him and had been ministering to Him when He was in Galilee, and many other ones having come up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> (who also, when he was in Galilee, were following him, and were ministering to him,) and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> (And they, when he was in Galilee, followed him and served him;) and many other women, having come up with him to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who also when he was in Galilee followed him, and ministered to him, and many other women that came up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> (and while he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him) and many other women, who had ascended along with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> These women had followed him when he was in Galilee and ministered to him. There were also many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> These used to follow him and provided for him when he was in Galilee; and there were many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who had followed him, when he was in Galilee, and ministered to him; and many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> They were those who had joined him when he was in Galilee and ministered to him and many other women who had gone up with him to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered to him; and many other women, who had come up with him to Jerusalem.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> who when He was in Galilee, were accustomed both to follow Him, and minister unto Him. And many other women who came up to Jerusalem along with Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> These women followed him when he was in Galilee, and supplied his wants; and many other women who went up with him to Jerusalem.<CM> <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who had attended Jesus, and supply'd him with necessaries when he was in Galilee: besides many other women, who came up with him to Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> all of whom in the Galilaean days had habitually been with Him and cared for Him, as well as many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him. <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> who, when He was in Galilee, were following Him, and ministering to Him; and many other women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> who also when He was in Galilee, followed Him and waited on Him: and several others who came up to Jerusalem with Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-41.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5539" 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/mark/15.htm">The Death of Jesus</a> …40And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. 41<a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hai (RelPro-NFP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">These women</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthoun (V-IIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">had followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diēkonoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">ministered</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">while</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He was</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaia (N-DFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">Galilee,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and there were</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollai (Adj-NFP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: allai (Adj-NFP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">other</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">women who</a> <a href="/greek/4872.htm" title="4872: synanabasai (V-APA-NFP) -- To go up with. From sun and anabaino; to ascend in company with.">had come up</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">with Him.</a> 42Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),…<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="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55-56</a> And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him. / Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49</a> But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a> Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20-21</a> Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. / “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2-3</a> as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, / Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">John 20:1</a> Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. <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="/matthew/28-1.htm">Matthew 28:1</a> After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38-42</a> Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. / Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. ... <a href="/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10</a> It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. <a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1-2</a> At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. / (Mary, whose brother Lazarus was sick, was to anoint the Lord with perfume and wipe His feet with her hair.) <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6-13</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, / a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? ... <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-3</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16-17</a> But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered to him;) and many other women which came up with him to Jerusalem.ministered.<a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Matthew 27:56</a> Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.<a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2,3</a> And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Care</a> <a href="/hosea/13-5.htm">Cared</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Following</a> <a href="/mark/14-70.htm">Galilaean</a> <a href="/mark/14-28.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-39.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Served</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Used</a> <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/18-2.htm">Cared</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Following</a> <a href="/luke/22-59.htm">Galilaean</a> <a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/mark/16-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Served</a> <a href="/luke/2-42.htm">Used</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div>1. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a> 6. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a> 12. <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a> 21. <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a> 39. <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a> 42. <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</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/mark/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee The mention of women following Jesus highlights their significant role in His ministry, which was counter-cultural in a society where women were often marginalized. Galilee was the region where Jesus conducted much of His early ministry, performing miracles and teaching. The women’s presence and support indicate their deep commitment and faith. This phrase underscores the idea of discipleship, as following Jesus implies a life of service and dedication. The term "ministered" suggests they provided for His needs, possibly through financial support or by attending to daily necessities, reflecting the model of servanthood that Jesus Himself taught.and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him This phrase indicates that the group of women was larger than just those named earlier in the chapter. Their journey to Jerusalem with Jesus signifies their loyalty and courage, as traveling such distances was challenging and potentially dangerous. Jerusalem, being the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, was significant for the events of the Passion Week. The presence of these women at such a critical time in Jesus' life highlights their unwavering support. This also connects to the broader biblical narrative where women play crucial roles, such as the women at the tomb who first witnessed the resurrection, emphasizing the theme of faithful witness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/w/women_followers.htm">Women Followers</a> This verse highlights the women who followed Jesus and ministered to Him. They were devoted disciples who supported His ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> A significant region in Jesus' ministry where He performed many miracles and teachings. It was the starting point of His public ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Jesus was crucified. These women followed Him there, demonstrating their loyalty and commitment. 4. <a href="/topical/m/ministering.htm">Ministering</a> The act of serving and supporting Jesus, which these women did faithfully. This service was both practical and spiritual. 5. <a href="/topical/m/many_other_women.htm">Many Other Women</a> Indicates that there was a larger group of women who were part of Jesus' following, showing the inclusivity of His ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a> The women’s dedication to Jesus exemplifies faithful service. They ministered to Him in practical ways, showing that service to God can take many forms. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_ministry.htm">Inclusivity in Ministry</a> Jesus' ministry included women, which was counter-cultural at the time. This inclusivity is a model for the church today. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_in_adversity.htm">Commitment in Adversity</a> The women followed Jesus to Jerusalem, even as danger loomed. Their commitment is a powerful example of steadfast faith. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_the_church.htm">Role of Women in the Church</a> The presence and actions of these women underscore the important role women play in the life of the church. <a href="/topical/s/support_in_ministry.htm">Support in Ministry</a> Just as these women supported Jesus, believers are called to support their church leaders and ministries through various means.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a> <a href="/q/why_does_paul's_resurrection_account_differ.htm">Why does Paul's version of Jesus' resurrection appearances differ from the Gospels?</a> <a href="/q/history_of_the_christian_church.htm">What is the history of the Christian Church?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_4,000_near_galilee.htm">Do any historical records or archaeological findings corroborate the gathering of 4,000 people near the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 15:32-38)?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_jesus'_post-resurrection_accounts_vary.htm">Why do the accounts of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances differ significantly in who saw him first and where?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 41. - From this verse we learn that these women followed him, and ministered unto him when he was in Galilee; and that many other women came up with him unto Jerusalem. The sublime beauty of his character, and the spiritual, influence which he wielded, attracted them; and they were able to minister to the various needs of his humanity. <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[These women] αἳ (hai) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. had followed ἠκολούθουν (ēkolouthoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. [Jesus] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. ministered διηκόνουν (diēkonoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. to Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. while ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. He was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Galilee, Γαλιλαίᾳ (Galilaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. and [there were] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many πολλαὶ (pollai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. other ἄλλαι (allai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. [women] who αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. had come up συναναβᾶσαι (synanabasai) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> To go up with. From sun and anabaino; to ascend in company with. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma with Him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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