John 19:25-27
“Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
What does John 19:25-27 mean?
John 19:25-27 in the King James Version reads, "Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother…
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In the heart-wrenching moments surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus, we encounter a powerful display of love and responsibility. John 19:25-27 reveals a poignant scene beneath the cross, shedding light on the depth of Jesus' compassion even in the face of immense suffering…
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O Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of reverence and awe as we reflect upon the poignant moment at the foot of the cross, as captured in the Gospel of John, chapter 19, verses 25 through 27. Here we witness the profound love and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus…
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