Jean 19:26

26 Jésus donc, voyant sa mère et près d'elle le disciple qu'il aimait, dit à sa mère: Femme, voilà ton fils.

Jean 19:26 Meaning and Commentary

John 19:26

When Jesus therefore saw his mother
Standing near him, within the reach of his voice, as well as sight, he took notice of her, and showed a concern for her temporal, as well as for her eternal good:

and the disciple standing by;
either by his cross, his mother, or both:

whom he loved:
meaning John, the writer of this Gospel, who for modesty's sake often describes himself in this manner; he being distinguished by Christ from the rest, by some peculiar marks of affection as man; though as God, and as the Redeemer, he loved his disciples alike, as he does all his true and faithful followers:

he saith unto his mother, woman, behold thy son;
meaning not himself, but the disciple, who was her son, not by nature, nor adoption; but who would show himself as a son, by his filial affection for, care of, honour and respect unto her. Christ calls her not mother, but woman; not out of disrespect to her, or as ashamed of her; but partly that he might not raise, or add strength to her passions, by a tenderness of speaking; and partly to conceal her from the mob, and lest she should be exposed to their rude insults; as also to let her know that all natural relation was now ceasing between them; though this is a title he sometimes used to give her before.

Jean 19:26 In-Context

24 Ils dirent donc entre eux: Ne la partageons pas, mais tirons au sort à qui l'aura; afin que fût accomplie cette parole de l'Écriture: Ils se sont partagés mes vêtements, et ils ont tiré au sort ma robe. Ainsi firent les soldats.

25 Or, la mère de Jésus, et la sœur de sa mère, Marie, femme de Cléopas, et Marie de Magdala, se tenaient près de la croix de Jésus.

26 Jésus donc, voyant sa mère et près d'elle le disciple qu'il aimait, dit à sa mère: Femme, voilà ton fils.

27 Puis il dit au disciple: Voilà ta mère. Et dès cette heure, le disciple la prit chez lui.

28 Après cela, Jésus, voyant que tout était accompli, dit, afin que l'Écriture fût accomplie: J'ai soif. Or il y avait là un vase plein de vinaigre.