Matthew 27:55-56

“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.”

"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." - Matthew 27:55-56
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What does Matthew 27:55-56 mean?

In order to properly understand the meaning and significance of Matthew 27:55-56 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, it is important to consider the broader context of the passage. These verses are part of the account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which is one of…

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The Silent Witnesses: Women at the Cross

As we reflect upon the Last moments of Jesus on the Cross, we turn our hearts to the poignant verses found in Matthew 27:55-56: "And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the…

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A Prayer of Remembrance and Commitment to Service

Heavenly Father, We come before you today, reflecting upon the profound moments witnessed at the foot of the cross, as recorded in Matthew 27:55-56: "And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: Among which was Mary…

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Matthew 27:55-56 - "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."
Matthew 27:56 - "Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children."
Acts 7:55-56 – "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God."
Matthew 27:55 - "And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:"
Acts 7:55-56 – "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God."
Acts 7:55-56 – "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God."
"Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children." - Matthew 27:56
Luke 8:54-56 (KJVA) 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Luke 8:54-56 (KJVA) 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
"And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:" - Matthew 27:55
Luke 23:55-56 - "The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment."
Matthew 13:56 - "And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?"
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Matthew 26:56 - "But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled."
Matthew 13:55 - "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?"
"And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?" - Matthew 13:56
"But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled." - Matthew 26:56
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Matthew 26:55 - "In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me."
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"The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment." - Luke 23:55-56
"Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?" - Matthew 13:55