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They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. <a href="/nlt/matthew/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> And many women who had come from Galilee with Jesus to care for him were watching from a distance. <a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> There were also many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him, <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And many women were there, looking on from afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him-- <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And many women were there watching from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee while caring for Him. <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Many women were there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee while ministering to Him. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And many women were there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And many women were there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee while ministering to Him. <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> There were also many women there looking on from a distance, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him. <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and looked after him were there, watching from a distance. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and ministered to Him were there, looking on from a distance. <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And many women were there beholding from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Many women had come with Jesus from Galilee to be of help to him, and they were there, looking on at a distance. <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And many women were there beholding from afar, which had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Many women were there watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee and had always supported him. <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> There were many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee and helped him. <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now many women were also there, watching from a distance. They had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and had ministered to him. <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him. <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and given him support were also there, watching from a distance. <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him. <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And many women were there (beholding at a distance) who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him: <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And there were a number of women there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee ministering to His necessities; <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there were there many women beholding from afar, who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And many women were there, looking on from afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him-- <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there were there many women beholding from afar, who did follow Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him, <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And many women were there, beholding from far off, who followed Jesus out of Galilee, serving him:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there were there many women afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in that place, there were many women, at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him. <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> There were many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There were also many women there, who were looking from afar, those who had followed Jesus from Galilee, and who used to minister to him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But there were also many women there who had seen from a distance, these who had come after Yeshua from Galilee and had ministered to him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Many women that had followed Jesus from Galilee, and had ministered to him, were there, looking on from a distance. <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And many women were there looking on from a distance, who followed Jesus from Galilee to minister unto Him, <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now there were many women on the spot, looking on at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And several women were there who look'd on at a distance, and had followed Jesus from Galilee, to assist him with their service. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And there were a number of women there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee ministering to His necessities; <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And many women were there, beholding from afar, who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him; <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And several women were there looking on at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministring unto Him: <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-55.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8977" 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/matthew/27.htm">The Death of Jesus</a> …54When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.” 55<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollai (Adj-NFP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</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.">women</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/1563.htm" title="1563: ekei (Adv) -- (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.">there,</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: theōrousai (V-PPA-NFP) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">watching</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/3113.htm" title="3113: makrothen (Adv) -- From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar.">a distance.</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: haitines (RelPro-NFP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">They</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">had followed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</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/1247.htm" title="1247: diakonousai (V-PPA-NFP) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">to minister</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> 56Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.…<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="/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="/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/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="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1</a> When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus. <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/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="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-39</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ... <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1-2</a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. / Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a> Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. <a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Judges 4:4</a> Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. <a href="/2_kings/22-14.htm">2 Kings 22:14</a> So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District. <a href="/nehemiah/7-67.htm">Nehemiah 7:67</a> in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him:many.<a href="/luke/23-27.htm">Luke 23:27,28,48,49</a> And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him… <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25-27</a> Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene… ministering.<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="/matthew/26-58.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-15.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Necessities</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/matthew/11-3.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/matthew/24-41.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Care</a> <a href="/mark/5-6.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/mark/1-17.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/matthew/28-7.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Necessities</a> <a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/mark/3-2.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/matthew/28-5.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div>1. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a> 39. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a> 50. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a> 62. <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/27.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>And many women were there This phrase highlights the presence of women at the crucifixion of Jesus, a significant detail in the Gospel narrative. In the patriarchal society of the time, women were often marginalized, yet here they are given prominence. The Greek word for "women" is "γυναῖκες" (gynaikes), emphasizing their role as faithful followers. Their presence underscores the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry and the important role women played in the early Christian community. Historically, this challenges the cultural norms of the time, showing that the message of Christ transcends gender barriers.watching from a distance The phrase "watching from a distance" indicates both physical and emotional separation. The Greek word "θεωροῦσαι" (theorousai) suggests a careful observation, implying that these women were not merely passive onlookers but were deeply engaged with the events unfolding. This distance could symbolize the societal constraints placed on women, yet their determination to be present speaks to their courage and devotion. Theologically, this distance can also reflect the separation between humanity and the divine, a gap that Jesus' sacrifice aims to bridge.They had followed Jesus from Galilee This phrase highlights the long-term commitment and dedication of these women. "Followed" in Greek is "ἠκολούθησαν" (ēkolouthēsan), which implies discipleship and loyalty. Galilee, a region often associated with the beginning of Jesus' ministry, represents the journey of faith these women undertook. Their following from Galilee to Jerusalem signifies a spiritual pilgrimage, illustrating the transformative impact of Jesus' teachings. This journey also reflects the broader Christian journey of faith, from initial belief to witnessing the fulfillment of God's plan.to minister to Him The phrase "to minister to Him" reveals the active role these women played in Jesus' ministry. The Greek word "διακονεῖν" (diakonein) is the root for "deacon," indicating service and support. This service was not merely physical but also spiritual, as they provided for Jesus' needs and supported His mission. Their ministry exemplifies the Christian call to serve others, following Jesus' example of humility and love. Historically, this service challenges the traditional roles assigned to women, highlighting their essential contribution to the early Church and the spread of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(55) Many women were there beholding.--The group was obviously distinct from that of "the daughters of Jerusalem," of <a href="/luke/23-28.htm" title="But Jesus turning to them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.">Luke 23:28</a>, but was probably identical with that mentioned 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>, as accompanying our Lord in many of His journeyings.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 55. - Many women. These are mentioned as witnesses of all these events which the apostles are not recorded to have seen. Courageous and loving, they had followed the procession to Calvary, and at a distance watched the woeful proceedings there. Some, we know, had ventured to come closer to their dying Lord (see <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a>). Which followed (equivalent to had followed) Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him. They had accompanied Jesus on his last journey to the Passover at Jerusalem, tending him during all the time, and of their substance ministering to his wants (<a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Luke 8:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-55.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. many πολλαὶ (pollai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. 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. were Ἦσαν (Ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <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. there, ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1563.htm">Strong's 1563: </a> (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. watching θεωροῦσαι (theōrousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). 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. 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. [They] αἵτινες (haitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. had followed ἠκολούθησαν (ēkolouthēsan) Verb - Aorist 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 Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative 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. 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. to minister διακονοῦσαι (diakonousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine 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. 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