Mark 15:40

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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;

Literal

And there were also women looking on from afar off, among whom also were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome,

Latin

Erant autem et mulieres de longe aspicientes: inter quas erat Maria Magdalene, et Maria Jacobi minoris, et Joseph mater, et Salome:

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English

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.

Notes

Mark 15:40–41

These women helped meet some of the financial needs of Jesus (see Luke 8:2–3). They were present at the burial and the empty tomb (Mark 15:47; 16:1–8). They were the first to witness the resurrection of Jesus.
Mary Magdalene was from the village of Magdala near the Sea of Galilee. She is a key figure in the resurrection stories (16:1, 9; Matthew 28:1; Luke 24:10; John 20:1, 11–18).
Mary the mother of James the younger: This James might have been James son of Alphaeus (Mark 3:18).
Salome is mentioned only here and in Mark 16:1.

Mark 15:16–41

The crucifixion story is one of the most historically reliable events from ancient history. Why would the early church invent a story where its central figure died as a criminal? This story was offensive to Jews and seemed ridiculous to non-Jews (1 Corinthians 1:23).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Mary, Mother of Jesus Women Named Mary

Events

Related verses

Matthew 27:55–56
And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
Luke 8:2–3
…as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
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 27:61
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.
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.
Mark 15:47–16:1
Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.
Matthew 13:55
“Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
Matthew 28:1
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
Psalm 38:11
My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance.
John 19:25–27
Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.
1 Corinthians 9:5
Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?
John 20:11–18
But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb,

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Matthew 27:45–56 Luke 23:44–49 John 19:28–30

People

James: James "the Less", son of Alphaeus Joses: Brother of James "the Less" and son of the "other" Mary Mary: Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion Mary Magdalene: Follower of Jesus, first witness of His resurrection Salome: Witness of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection

Places

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

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Centurion Clopas Golgotha Gospel James (Person) John, the Apostle Mark, Gospel of Mary Passion Salome

Topics

James: An Apostle--Son of Zebedee and Salome James: An Apostle: The Brother of Joses Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Joses: One of the Physical Brothers of Jesus Mary: Magdalene: Present at the Crucifixion Mary: Sister of Mary the Mother of Jesus, and Wife of Cleophas: Mother of James and Joses Salome: Mother of James and John Salome: Present at the Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth Women: Last at the Cross

Mark 15:40

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