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Matthew 27:55–56

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And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.
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From verse 55

  1. Luke 8:2–3Rank 1 from verse 55
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    2And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

    3And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

  2. John 19:25–27Rank 2 from verse 55
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    25¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

    26When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

    27Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

  3. Luke 23:48–49Rank 3 from verse 55
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    48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

    49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

  4. Luke 23:27–28Rank 4 from verse 55
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    27¶ And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.

    28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

From verse 56

  1. John 19:25Rank 1 from verse 56
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    25¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

  2. Mark 15:47–1Rank 2 from verse 56
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  3. Mark 16:9Rank 3 from verse 56
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    9¶ Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

  4. Matthew 28:1Rank 4 from verse 56
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    1IN the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

  5. John 20:1Rank 5 from verse 56
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    1THE first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

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Matthew 27:55

COMBINED MEANING

beholding

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of behold, meaning to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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afar

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Sense 1: At or from a great distance. Sense 2: Figuratively, remote, estranged, or absent.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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ministering

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of minister. Sense 1: To serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 2: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 27:56

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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mother

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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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54Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

55And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

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56Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.

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57When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

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