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John 19:25

What does John 19:25 mean?

A plain-English look at John 19:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 19:25 means

Standing near the cross of Jesus are several women: His mother, her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. This detail highlights the profound loyalty and sorrow of these women, who, unlike many of the male disciples, remained present at this agonizing scene. Their presence underscores the human cost of the crucifixion and Jesus' deep personal connections, even in His final moments. Their unwavering devotion contrasts with the brutality of the soldiers.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

These things therefore the soldiers did. But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

These things therefore the soldiers did. But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now by the side of the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister Mary, the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary of Cleopas, and Mary the Magdalene;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And by the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and the sister of his mother, Mary the [wife] of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Context

This verse introduces the group of women who remained at the foot of the cross, immediately after the soldiers have cast lots for Jesus' garments. Their presence sets the stage for Jesus' tender interaction with His mother and the beloved disciple, emphasizing the human dimension of His suffering and His concern for His loved ones even in His final agony.

v.24They said therefore one to another, 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 garments among them, And upon my vesture did they cast lots.

v.25This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 20:11

    But Mary was standing without at the tomb weeping: so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb;

  • Luke 8:2

    and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

  • Luke 23:49

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

  • Matthew 12:46

    While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.

  • Mark 16:9

    Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.

  • Mark 15:40

    And there were also women beholding from afar: among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;

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