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Matthew 27:55 Cross-References
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“And many women were there beholding afar off , which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:”
Matthew 27:55 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:55
Many women were there beholding afar off (ἀπὸ μακρόθεν θεωροῦσαι)—while the eleven disciples fled (except John), faithful women remained. The Greek theorousai (beholding) means sustained, careful watching, not casual glancing. These women had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him (διακονοῦσαι)—the same word for 'deacon' service.Their presence fulfills Jesus' teaching that 'whoever wants to be first must be servant of all' (Mark 10:44). These women exemplified discipleship through service and steadfast loyalty. Though Roman custom kept them at a distance from crucifixion sites, they...
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“from whom seven demons had gone out;”
“and his mother's sister”
“when they saw the things that were done”
“including women who also mourned and lamented him.”