Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 15:40 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Mark 15:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 15 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 15:40
There were also women looking on afar off—Mark introduces the faithful women who witnessed the crucifixion from a distance. The Greek verb means to observe, behold, watch attentively—not casual onlookers but devoted witnesses bearing testimony. Among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome—Three named women represent the larger group. Mary Magdalene, from whom Jesus cast seven demons, became one of His most devoted followers. Mary the mother of James was likely Jesus's aunt. Salome was the mother of James and John. The prominence of women witness...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 15:40
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“who had followed Jesus from Galilee”
“from whom seven demons had gone out;”
“and the women who followed with him from Galilee”
“and the other Mary”
“and his brothers”
“the mother of Joses”
“as it began to dawn on the first day of the week”
“he appeared first to Mary Magdalene”
“and his mother's sister”
“My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.”