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Matthew 27:56 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 27:56 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 56 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.”
Matthew 27:56 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:56
Mary Magdalene—from Magdala, delivered from seven demons (Luke 8:2), she became Jesus' devoted follower and would be the first resurrection witness (John 20:11-18). Mary the mother of James and Joses—likely the wife of Clopas (John 19:25), possibly Jesus' aunt, making James and Joses his cousins. The mother of Zebedee's children—Salome (Mark 15:40), mother of James and John, who had requested thrones for her sons (Matthew 20:20-21).This threefold naming emphasizes eyewitness testimony—ancient legal documents required multiple witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15). These women's presence at cross, buri...
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Cross-References for Matthew 27:56
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“and his mother's sister”
“the mother of Joses”
“as it began to dawn on the first day of the week”
“he appeared first to Mary Magdalene”
“and his brothers”
“and that he had said these things to her.”
“and the other Mary”
“Mary Magdalene went early”
“Joanna”
“among whom were both Mary Magdalene”