Matthew 27:55 Meaning and Explanation
“And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:”
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What Does Matthew 27:55 Mean?
Among the witnesses are many women who had followed Jesus all the way from Galilee, caring for His needs along the way. Now they keep watch from a distance as He dies.
When others fled, these women remain, faithful unto the end, beholding the cross with grieving hearts. Their long service and their steadfast presence honor the Lord in His darkest hour. Theirs is the quiet devotion that follows Jesus through both the days of gladness and the day of sorrow. In their faithfulness we see what love looks like, staying near the suffering Savior when staying costs everything and offers nothing in return.
Matthew 27:55 in the Original Language
diakoneo (διακονέω), 'ministering' -- to serve, attend to, or care for another's needs.
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What does Matthew 27:55 mean?
Many faithful women watch from a distance, having followed and served Jesus.