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Luke 23:55

Luke 23:55
And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The women also, which came - These were Mary of Magdala, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, Luk 24:10. To these three, Mark, in Mar 16:1, adds, Salome; but some think that this was only a surname…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 23:50-56

We have here an account of Christ's burial; for he must be brought not only to death, but to the dust of death (Psa 22:15), according to the sentence (Gen 3:19), To the dust thou shalt return.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the women also The two other Synoptists mention specially Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of James and Joses.

followed after Literally, "following closely."

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