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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/27.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/matthew/27.htm">New International Version</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee&#8217s sons. <a href="/nlt/matthew/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James and Joseph), and the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> among whom were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, along with Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s sons [James and John]. <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee&#8217s sons. <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of James and John were some of these women. <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Among them were Mary from Magdala, Mary (the mother of James and Joseph), and the mother of Zebedee's sons. <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the wife of Zebedee. <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's sons. <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee?s sons. <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Josi, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> among them being Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zabdi. <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> among whom was Mary the Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> among whom was Mary the Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Among whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Among these were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Among them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> One of them was Mary of Magdala; and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One of them was Maryam Magdalitha and Maryam the mother of Yaqob and of Yose and the mother of those sons of Zebedee.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Among these was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> among whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee?s children.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and of Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> among them being Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zabdi. <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-56.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8986" 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> …55And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him. 56<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.">Among</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hais (RelPro-DFP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">them</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.">were</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Maria (N-NFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3094.htm" title="3094: Magdalēnē (N-NFS) -- Magdalene, a woman of Magdala. Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala.">Magdalene,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Maria (N-NFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/3384.htm" title="3384: mētēr (N-NFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2385.htm" title="2385: Iakōbou (N-GMS) -- The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.">of James</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-GMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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/3384.htm" title="3384: mētēr (N-NFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/2199.htm" title="2199: Zebedaiou (N-GMS) -- Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite.">Zebedee’s</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huiōn (N-GMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons.</a> 57When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.…<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="/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="/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="/john/19-26.htm">John 19:26-27</a> 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="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55-56</a> “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” <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="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a> Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.Mary Magdalene.<a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Matthew 27:61</a> And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.<a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Matthew 28:1</a> In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.<a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40,41</a> There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; … Mary the.<a href="/mark/15-47.htm">Mark 15:47</a> And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.<a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1</a> And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.<a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a> Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.James.<a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a> Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?<a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40</a> There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;<a href="/mark/16-1.htm">Mark 16:1</a> And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.the mother.<a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20,21</a> Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">James</a> <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Joses</a> <a href="/matthew/15-39.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/john/20-18.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/john/20-18.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Zebedee</a> <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Zeb'edee</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zebedees</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zebedee's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/2-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/1-19.htm">James</a> <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Joses</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Magdalene</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Mag'dalene</a> <a href="/matthew/27-61.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/mark/1-19.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/mark/1-19.htm">Zebedee</a> <a href="/mark/1-19.htm">Zeb'edee</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zebedees</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zebedee's</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> <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/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Among them were Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure in the New Testament, often identified as a devoted follower of Jesus. Her name suggests she was from Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. She is mentioned in all four Gospels as a witness to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, highlighting her importance in the early Christian community. Her presence at the crucifixion underscores her loyalty and courage, as many of Jesus' male disciples had fled. Mary Magdalene's role as the first to witness the resurrected Christ (<a href="/john/20-11.htm">John 20:11-18</a>) emphasizes her significance in the narrative of the resurrection.Mary the mother of James and Joseph This Mary is often identified as Mary, the wife of Clopas, mentioned in <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a>. She is the mother of James the Less and Joseph (also called Joses), who were among the early followers of Jesus. James the Less is sometimes equated with James, son of Alphaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles. This Mary is distinct from Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her presence at the crucifixion indicates her dedication to Jesus and His ministry. Her inclusion in this passage highlights the role of women in supporting Jesus and His mission, even in the face of danger and despair.and the mother of Zebedee’s sons The mother of Zebedee's sons is identified as Salome in <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40</a>. She is the mother of James and John, two of Jesus' closest disciples, who were part of His inner circle. Salome's presence at the crucifixion, along with her sons' prominence among the disciples, suggests her active involvement in Jesus' ministry. In <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20-21</a>, she is depicted as asking Jesus for her sons to sit at His right and left in His kingdom, indicating her belief in Jesus' messianic role. Her presence at the crucifixion reflects her continued support and faith in Jesus, even during His suffering and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mary_magdalene.htm">Mary Magdalene</a> A devoted follower of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is often noted for her presence at both the crucifixion and the resurrection. Her loyalty and dedication are highlighted in the Gospels. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary,_the_mother_of_james_and_joseph.htm">Mary, the mother of James and Joseph</a> This Mary is identified as the mother of two of Jesus' disciples, James the Less and Joseph (also known as Joses). She is often associated with Mary, the wife of Clopas. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_mother_of_zebedee's_sons.htm">The mother of Zebedee’s sons</a> This refers to Salome, the mother of James and John, two of Jesus' closest disciples. She is noted for her request to Jesus regarding her sons' positions in His kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a> The event where Jesus was crucified at Golgotha. This moment is central to Christian faith as it represents the sacrificial death of Jesus for the sins of humanity. 5. <a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a> The place where Jesus was crucified, also known as "The Place of the Skull." It holds significant importance as the site of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithful_presence.htm">Faithful Presence</a> The women at the crucifixion exemplify unwavering faith and loyalty. Despite the danger and despair, they remained with Jesus, teaching us the importance of steadfastness in our faith journey. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">Role of Women in Ministry</a> These women played crucial roles in Jesus' ministry, reminding us of the significant contributions women make in the church and the importance of recognizing and valuing their service. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_suffering.htm">Witness to Suffering</a> Being present at the crucifixion, these women witnessed Jesus' suffering firsthand. This challenges us to be present and supportive in the lives of those who are suffering, offering compassion and solidarity. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_faith.htm">Family and Faith</a> The presence of family members, such as the mother of James and John, highlights the intersection of family and faith. It encourages us to involve our families in our spiritual journeys and to support one another in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_tomb_visitors.htm">Why do different Gospel accounts have conflicting reports on who was at Jesus' tomb?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_salome_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Salome in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_apostle_james.htm">Who was James the Apostle in Christian tradition?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_matthew_mention_their_mother.htm">Matthew 20:20–21 – Why does Matthew mention the mother of James and John making this request, while Mark 10:35–37 portrays the brothers themselves asking? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(56) Mary Magdalene.--This is the first mention of the name in St. Matthew. The most natural explanation of it is that she came from the town of Magdala, or Magadan (the reading of the chief MSS.), not far from Tiberias, on the western side of the Sea of Galilee. The two prominent facts in her history prior to her connection with the Resurrection are, (1) that our Lord had cast "seven devils out of her" (<a href="/mark/16-9.htm" title="Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.">Mark 16:9</a>, <a href="/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</a>)--i.e., had freed her from some specially aggravated form of demoniacal possession--and that she followed Him and ministered to Him of her substance. The question whether she was identical (1) with Mary the sister of Lazarus, or (2) with the "woman which was a sinner" of <a href="/luke/7-37.htm" title="And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,">Luke 7:37</a>, will be better discussed in the Notes on the latter passage. It may be enough to intimate here my conviction that there is not the shadow of any evidence for either identification.Mary the mother of James and Joses.--In St. Mark (<a href="/mark/15-40.htm" title="There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;">Mark 15:40</a>) she is described as the mother of "James the Less" (or, better, the Little) "and Joses," the epithet distinguishing the former from James the son of Zebedee, and possibly also from James the son of Alphaeus. She may, however, have been identical with the wife of Clopas (possibly another form of Alphaeus) mentioned in <a href="/john/19-25.htm" title="Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.">John 19:25</a> as standing near the cross with the mother of the Lord, and, according to a natural construction of the words, described as her sister. In this case, the word "Little" would attach to the son of that sister. Whether the two names, which occur also in the list of the "brethren of the Lord" (<a href="/mark/6-3.htm" title="Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.">Mark 6:3</a>), indicate that she was the mother of those brethren, is a point which we have no evidence to settle. The presumption seems to me against it, as on this supposition the "brethren" would be identical with the three sons of Alphaeus in the list of the Twelve, a view which we have seen reason to reject (see Note 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>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 56. - The historian mentions the most prominent of these pious women. Mary Magdalene (ἡ Μαγδαληςή, the Magdalene). She was a native of Magdala (<a href="/matthew/15-39.htm">Matthew 15:39</a>, where see note), a small village on the shore of Gennesaret. Some have identified her with the sister of Lazarus, chiefly because, taking her to be the "sinner" mentioned in <a href="/luke/7-37.htm">Luke 7:37</a>, she is related to have behaved in a somewhat similar way to our Lord as her namesake. But this is clearly a mistake. Of the two events, the locality, the scene, the occasion, the circumstances, are different. Of this Mary of Magdala we really know nothing, except that out of her Jesus had cast seven devils (<a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9</a>; <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2</a>). That these were demons of impurity, or that she was the sinful woman who anointed our Lord, there is nothing whatever to prove; though the notion connected with the name Magdalene is so rooted in men's minds and language that it is impossible to eradicate it, however erroneous it may be shown to be. She had probably been one who was melancholy mad, and subject to fits; Christ had seen the spiritual cause of this malady, and removed it by freeing her from demoniacal possession. What wonder is it that she followed him from Galilee, tending him lovingly and anxiously until the end? Mary the mother of James and Joses. Some manuscripts read Joseph; but the Received Text is correct. These two persons are mentioned among our Lord's "brethren" in <a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55</a>. The former is called "James the Less" (<a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40</a>), and is the apostle of that name. Mary is usually supposed to be the wife of Cleophas (<a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a>), and the sister of the mother of our Lord; so that these two disciples would be Christ's first cousins. The matter is shrouded in difficulty, and cannot be decided with absolute certainty. From the present passage, at any rate, one fact is shown, that they were not Christ's uterine brothers - a truth which needed no mention, were not the dishonouring heresy of Helvidius still rife among us. The mother of Zebedee's children. Salome (<a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20</a>; <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40</a>). The rejection of her ambitious petition had not lessened her love and devotion to Christ. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-56.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Among 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. [them] αἷς (hais) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. were 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. Mary Μαρία (Maria) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. Magdalene, Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3094.htm">Strong's 3094: </a> Magdalene, a woman of Magdala. Feminine of a derivative of Magdala; a female Magdalene, i.e. Inhabitant of Magdala. Mary Μαρία (Maria) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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 μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. of James Ἰακώβου (Iakōbou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2385.htm">Strong's 2385: </a> The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Joseph, Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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 μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. Zebedee’s Ζεβεδαίου (Zebedaiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite. sons. υἱῶν (huiōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. 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