Matthew 27:55. Many women. Luke (Luke 23:49) speaks of ‘all His acquaintance' before these women. John was certainly present, probably some of the other disciples.

Beholding from afar. At one time a few ventured near the cross (John 19:25-27), but not ‘many.'

Who had followed. For some time, since the journey from Galilee was not direct.

Ministering unto him, i.e., while they followed Him. Comp, on this ministry, Luke 8:2. Others, who had followed Him to Jerusalem, are distinguished from these (Mark 15:41), but it is not necessary to suppose there were two separate groups of women.

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