John 19:25 · KJV

"Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene."

King James Version

Passage Context

²³Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

²⁴They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

²⁵Now 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.

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Reflection Questions

How does the presence of Jesus' mother impact your understanding of his sacrifice?

What does it mean for you to stand by someone in their suffering?

When have you felt the weight of loss in your life?

Life Application

grief

Support those who are grieving; your presence can be a comfort.

faith

Reflect on how you can stand firm in your faith during difficult times.

People in This Verse

Mary MagdaleneNT

Mary Magdalene is a devoted follower of Jesus who witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection. She is often seen as a symbol of redemption.

First appearance: Luke 8:2

Mary, mother of JesusNT

Mary is the mother of Jesus, known for her faith and strength. She witnessed her son's crucifixion, embodying profound love and sorrow.

First appearance: Matthew 1:18

Places in This Verse

Golgotha(Skull Hill, Jerusalem today)

Golgotha is the site of Jesus' crucifixion, located outside the walls of Jerusalem. It is a place of great significance in Christian history.

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

This scene shows Jesus' compassion and care for his mother even in his suffering, highlighting his character.

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