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Matthew 27:55
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53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
54 aSo when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, b“Truly this was the Son of God!”  
55 And many women awho followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar,  
56 aamong whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and1 Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.  

Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

57 Now awhen evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.  
58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him.
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Matthew 27:55

Beholding afar off - These women were probably not suffered to come near the cross because it was surrounded by soldiers. They witnessed with intense feelings his sufferings from some convenient place as near as they could approach.

Ministering unto him - Attending him and providing for his wants. While multitudes of people joined in the cry, "Crucify him!" and forsook him in his trying moments, it does not appear that any of his female followers were thus unfaithful. In the midst of all his trials, and all the Contempt poured upon him, they adhered to their Redeemer. Never did female constancy shine more brightly, and never was a happier example set for all who should afterward believe on him!




Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Matthew 27:55:

Luke 23:47-49
Acts 1:14

 

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