Matthew 27:55

And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:55

BSB

And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.

AKJV

And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him:

CPDV

And in that place, there were many women, at a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him.

ERV

And many women were there beholding from afar, which had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

NHEB

Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.

SMT

And many women were there, beholding from far off, who followed Jesus out of Galilee, serving him:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 27:55

AndG1161Conjunction manyG4183Adjective womenG1135Noun Feminine wereG2258Verb thereG1563Adverb beholdingG2334VerbafaroffG575 whichG3748 followedG190Verb JesusG2424Noun Masculine fromG575 GalileeG1056Noun Location ministeringG1247VerbuntohimG846

Commentary for Matthew 27:55

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 27:55

Summary

Devoted women witness crucifixion from distance

Place

Golgotha

Event

Women observe from afar

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD