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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/23.htm">New International Version</a> But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/nlt/luke/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jesus’ friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching. <a href="/esv/luke/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things. <a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all from those who knew Him, and women, those having followed Him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. <a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. <a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a> But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing these things. <a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing these things. <a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee, were standing at a distance, seeing these things. <a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And all His acquaintances and the women who had accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But all who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But all who knew Him, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things. <a href="/cev/luke/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All of Jesus' close friends and the women who had come with him from Galilee stood at a distance and watched. <a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things. <a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All his friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance and watched everything. <a href="/gnt/luke/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> All those who knew Jesus personally, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance to watch. <a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, were standing at a distance watching these things. <a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a> And all those who knew Jesus stood at a distance, and the women who had followed him from Galilee saw these things. <a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All his acquaintances, and the women who followed with him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off beholding these things. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But all His acquaintances, and the women who had been His followers after leaving Galilee, continued standing at a distance and looking on. <a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a> All his acquaintances and the women who followed with him from Galilee stood at a distance, watching these things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and all His acquaintances stood far off, and women who followed Him from Galilee, beholding these things. <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all from those who knew Him, and women, those having followed Him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. <a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and all his acquaintances stood afar off, and women who did follow him from Galilee, beholding these things. <a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all his acquaintance stood afar off, and the women having followed him together from Galilee, seeing these.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all his acquaintance, and the women that had followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. <a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now all those who knew him, and the women who had followed him from Galilee, were standing at a distance, watching these things. <a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a> but all his acquaintances stood at a distance, including the women who had followed him from Galilee and saw these events. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the acquaintances of Jesus stood afar off, and the women who had come with him from Galilee, and they were beholding these things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And all the acquaintances of Yeshua and those women who had come with him from Galilee were standing afar off and they were beholding these things.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And all his acquaintance, and the women that had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance looking on these things.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And all His acquaintances stood a great way off and the women who having followed along with Him from Galilee, seeing these things. <a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And all his acquaintance stood afar off, and the women which followed him from Galilee, beholding these things.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As for his acquaintance, they all stood at a distance, with the women that followed him from Galilee, and were spectators during the whole transaction. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But all His acquaintances, and the women who had been His followers after leaving Galilee, continued standing at a distance and looking on. <a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And all those acquainted with Him stood afar off, and the women who followed with Him from Galilee, seeing these things. <a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And all his acquaintance stood at a distance, and the women that followed Him from Galilee, beholding these things. <a href="/parallel/luke/23-49.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9414" 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/luke/23.htm">The Death of Jesus</a> …48And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts. 49<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1110.htm" title="1110: gnōstoi (Adj-NMP) -- Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known.">knew</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. ">including</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikes (N-NFP) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">the women</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.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4870.htm" title="4870: synakolouthousai (V-PPA-NFP) -- To accompany, follow together with. From sun and akoloutheo; 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.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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: Galilaias (N-GFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">Galilee,</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: heistēkeisan (V-LIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood</a> <a href="/greek/3113.htm" title="3113: makrothen (Adv) -- From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar.">at a distance</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: horōsai (V-PPA-NFP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">watching</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things.</a> 50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,…<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="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40-41</a> And 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. / 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="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25-27</a> Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. / When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home. <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/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="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a> For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/john/2-12.htm">John 2:12</a> After this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days. <a href="/john/11-5.htm">John 11:5</a> Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. <a href="/john/20-10.htm">John 20:10-18</a> Then the disciples returned to their homes. / But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, / and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. ... <a href="/acts/13-31.htm">Acts 13:31</a> and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people. <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a> My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance. <a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Psalm 88:18</a> You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. <a href="/psalms/69-8.htm">Psalm 69:8</a> I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.acquaintance.<a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Luke 19:13</a> And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.<a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a> My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.<a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Psalm 88:18</a> Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.the women.<a href="/luke/23-27.htm">Luke 23:27,55</a> And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him… <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2</a> And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,<a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55,56,61</a> And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/luke/2-44.htm">Acquaintance</a> <a href="/luke/2-45.htm">Acquaintances</a> <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/luke/23-48.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/luke/22-28.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/23-27.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/luke/23-6.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/luke/23-27.htm">Including</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/23-29.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/19-39.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Acquaintance</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-11.htm">Acquaintances</a> <a href="/acts/2-39.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/john/2-23.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/john/2-12.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/john/11-18.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/john/1-43.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/23-55.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/john/15-13.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/luke/23-55.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/john/19-23.htm">Including</a> <a href="/john/4-28.htm">Leaving</a> <a href="/john/1-35.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/2-23.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/23-55.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div>1. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a> 24. <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a> 26. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a> 46. <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a> 50. <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</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/luke/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But all those who knew Jesus This phrase indicates a group of people who had a personal relationship with Jesus. This includes His disciples and other followers who had been with Him during His ministry. The use of "all" suggests a collective gathering, emphasizing the impact of Jesus' life and teachings on a diverse group. This group likely included the apostles, other disciples, and perhaps even those who had been healed or taught by Him. Their presence at the crucifixion highlights their loyalty and the deep bond they shared with Jesus, despite the fear and danger associated with being identified with Him at this time.including the women who had followed Him from Galilee The mention of women is significant, as it underscores their important role in Jesus' ministry. Women like Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome are noted in other Gospel accounts as being present. These women had supported Jesus financially and logistically, demonstrating their commitment and faith. Their journey from Galilee to Jerusalem with Jesus shows their dedication. In a cultural context where women were often marginalized, their inclusion here highlights the counter-cultural nature of Jesus' ministry, where women were valued and integral to His mission.stood at a distance This detail reflects the fear and uncertainty experienced by Jesus' followers. Standing at a distance could indicate their fear of being associated with Jesus and potentially facing persecution themselves. It also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a>, where the shepherd is struck and the sheep scatter. Despite their physical distance, their presence shows a desire to remain connected to Jesus, even in His suffering. This distance can also symbolize the separation between humanity and God that Jesus' death would ultimately bridge.watching these things The act of watching implies a sense of helplessness and sorrow. The followers of Jesus were witnesses to the fulfillment of His prophecies about His death. This moment is pivotal, as it marks the culmination of Jesus' earthly ministry and the beginning of the new covenant through His sacrifice. Their observation of these events would later serve as a powerful testimony to the resurrection and the truth of Jesus' teachings. This scene also connects to <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>, a messianic psalm that describes the suffering of the righteous, which Jesus fulfills through His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_knew_him.htm">Those Who Knew Him</a> This refers to the followers of Jesus, including His disciples and others who had been impacted by His ministry. They were witnesses to His crucifixion, standing at a distance, likely out of fear or sorrow. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_women_from_galilee.htm">The Women from Galilee</a> These women had been faithful followers of Jesus, supporting His ministry and traveling with Him. Their presence at the crucifixion highlights their devotion and courage. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a> The event of Jesus' crucifixion is central to Christian faith, representing the sacrificial death of Jesus for the sins of humanity. It is a moment of profound sorrow and significance. 4. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> A region in northern Israel where Jesus conducted much of His ministry. It is significant as the place from which these women originated, showing their long-term commitment to Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_distance.htm">The Distance</a> The physical distance at which the followers stood may symbolize the emotional and spiritual distance they felt during this moment of despair and confusion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithful_witnesses.htm">Faithful Witnesses</a> The presence of the women at the crucifixion serves as a powerful example of steadfast faith and loyalty. Despite the danger and despair, they remained close to Jesus, reminding us to stay faithful even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Women in Ministry</a> This passage highlights the significant role women played in Jesus' ministry. It challenges us to recognize and value the contributions of women in the Church today. <a href="/topical/s/standing_at_a_distance.htm">Standing at a Distance</a> The physical distance of the followers can reflect our own spiritual distance at times. We are encouraged to draw near to Christ, especially in moments of doubt or fear. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Witnessing the crucifixion was a painful experience for Jesus' followers. This reminds us that following Christ may involve suffering and sacrifice, but it is also a path to ultimate redemption and hope. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_suffering.htm">Community in Suffering</a> The shared experience of witnessing the crucifixion created a bond among Jesus' followers. In our own lives, we are called to support one another in times of suffering and to find strength in community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a> <a href="/q/who_was_mary_magdalene_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Mary Magdalene in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/where_did_jesus_tell_them_to_stay.htm">Where did Jesus tell his disciples to stay after his resurrection? (Matthew 28:10 vs. Luke 24:49)</a> <a href="/q/why_did_women_visit_jesus'_tomb.htm">Why did the women visit the tomb? To anoint Jesus with spices (Mark 16:1; Luke 23:55-24:1), to see the tomb (Matthew 28:1), or for no specified reason (John 20:1).</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_watchmen.htm">Who was Joanna in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(49) All his acquaintance.--This is the only passage in which the word is used. St. Luke apparently employs it as intermediate between the spectators and the avowed disciples. Such may have been Simon, or Lazarus, of Bethany, or the rulers who believed yet did hot confess, or the owners of the ass and of the colt, or the proprietor of the house in which the Passover had been eaten.The women that had followed him from Galilee.--St. Luke does not name them as St. Matthew and St. Mark do, probably because in <a href="/context/luke/8-2.htm" title="And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,">Luke 8:2-3</a>, he had already given the names of the most prominent among them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 49. - Stood afar off. Disciples open and secret, friends and acquaintances among the Jerusalem citizens and Galihaean pil-trims (with the exception of the little group of which Mary and John were the centre till the dying Lord bade them leave him), all alike lacked courage and devotion, all feared to stand by their Master and Friend at that awful season. He trod the winepress alone (see <a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Isaiah 63:3</a>). None possessed the heroic faith which through the sombre cloud of seeming failure could see the true glory of the Sun of Righteousness, which so soon was to arise and shine. <a href="/commentaries/luke/23-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. knew γνωστοὶ (gnōstoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1110.htm">Strong's 1110: </a> Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known. [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. including καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] women γυναῖκες (gynaikes) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. 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 followed συνακολουθοῦσαι (synakolouthousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4870.htm">Strong's 4870: </a> To accompany, follow together with. From sun and akoloutheo; to accompany. 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. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Galilee, Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. stood εἱστήκεισαν (heistēkeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. at a distance μακρόθεν (makrothen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3113.htm">Strong's 3113: </a> From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar. watching ὁρῶσαι (horōsai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <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. these things. ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/23-49.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 23:49 All his acquaintances and the women who (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/23-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 23:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 23:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/23-50.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 23:50"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 23:50" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>