Mark 15:41
What does Mark 15:41 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 15:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 15:41 means
Mark briefly expands the roster: these women had followed and ministered to Jesus in Galilee, and many others accompanied them to Jerusalem. This note underscores that Jesus’ ministry included devoted female followers who supported him materially and spiritually. Their consistent presence contrasts with the abandonment by many male disciples and highlights the church’s inclusive nature. The verse provides a plausible witness group for the burial account and attests to faithful service even amid suffering and death.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women that came up with him unto Jerusalem.
KJV
King James Version · 1611(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women that came up with him unto Jerusalem.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who went with him when he was in Galilee and took care of him; and a number of other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862(who also, when he was in Galilee, were following him, and were ministering to him,) and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who also when he was in Galilee followed him and ministered to him, and many other women that came up with him to Jerusalem.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him and ministered to him; and many others who came up with him to Jerusalem.
Context
Immediately following the naming of the women, this verse gives their background and broader companionship. It affirms their prior service and presence—all significant because women will be primary witnesses to the tomb. This continuity bolsters the credibility of the burial account and prepares readers for the evening actions regarding Jesus’ body.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 27:55
And many women were there beholding from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
- 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,
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