John 19:25

Translations

Modern

Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.

Traditional

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

Literal

Now His mother, and the sister of His mother, and Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene had been standing by the cross of Jesus.

Latin

Stabant autem juxta crucem Jesu mater ejus, et soror matris ejus, Maria Cleophæ, et Maria Magdalene.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.

Notes

John 19:25–26

This is the only reference to the sister of the mother of Jesus in the New Testament. She might have been the wife of Zebedee and the mother of James and John (compare Matthew 27:56). This would make Jesus and John cousins. If so, it would help explain why Jesus asked the disciple he loved (John) to care for Mary (John’s aunt).
This is the only place that mentions Mary, the wife of Clopas. She might be the same as Mary, the mother of James and Joseph (compare Matthew 27:56).
Jesus healed Mary Magdalene, a woman from the village of Magdala (Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2).
Woman was a respectful and polite way of speaking in that culture (see John 2:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Mary, Mother of Jesus Women Named Mary The Cross and Passover

Events

Related verses

Luke 23:49
But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
Matthew 27:55–56
And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
Mark 15:40–41
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.
John 20:1
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.
John 20:11–18
But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,
Luke 2:35
…so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
Luke 24:18
One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
Luke 8:2
…as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
Mark 16:9
Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
Matthew 12:46
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Matthew 27:32–44 Mark 15:21–32 Luke 23:26–43

People

Alphaeus: Father of apostles James and Matthew (Levi) Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Mary: Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection

Places

Magadan: A place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene

Glossary

Alphaeus Beloved Disciple Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caesarea Cleopas Cleophas Clopas James (Person) Jesus Christ John, the Apostle Mary Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator Salome

Topics

Cleophas: Husband of One of the Marys Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Mary: Sister of Mary the Mother of Jesus, and Wife of Cleophas Mary: Sister of Mary the Mother of Jesus, and Wife of Cleophas: Mother of James and Joses Mary: The Mother of Jesus: Present at the Cross Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by Mary

John 19:25

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