Luke 23:49

49 But all who knew Him, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

Luke 23:49 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:49

And all his acquaintance
That were related to him in a natural, or in a spiritual sense, or both, as his own mother, and beloved disciple John, who were both present, ( John 19:26 ) or those that were known unto him, and familiar with him, who attended on his ministry, and often conversed, and were intimately acquainted with him:

and the women that followed him from Galilee;
among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Joses, and Salome the mother of Zebedee's children:

stood afar off;
from the cross:

beholding these things;
with wonder, as well as looking upon their dear suffering Lord, with aching hearts, and flowing eyes.

Luke 23:49 In-Context

47 When the centurion saw what happened, he began to glorify God, saying, "This man really was righteous!"

48 All the crowds that had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, went home, striking their chests.

49 But all who knew Him, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

50 There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin,

51 who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.