Mat 27:56, Mar 15:40 | JFB | STEP | 56. Among which was Mary Magdalene —(See on ). and Mary the mother of James and Joses —the wife of Cleophas, or rather Clopas, and sister of the Virgin ( ). See on . and the mother of Zebedee's children —that is, Salome: compare . All this about the women is mentioned for the sake of what is afterwards to be related of their purchasing spices to anoint their Lord's body. The Taking Down from the Cross and the Burial ( ). For the exposition of this portion, see on . The Women Mark the Sacred Spot that They Might Recognize It on Coming Thither to Anoint the Body ( ).

Matthew 27:56

56. Among which was Mary Magdalene—(See on Lu 8:2).

and Mary the mother of James and Joses—the wife of Cleophas, or rather Clopas, and sister of the Virgin (Joh 19:25). See on Mt 13:55,56.

and the mother of Zebedee's children—that is, Salome: compare Mr 15:40. All this about the women is mentioned for the sake of what is afterwards to be related of their purchasing spices to anoint their Lord's body.

The Taking Down from the Cross and the Burial (Mt 27:57-60).

For the exposition of this portion, see on Joh 19:38-42.

The Women Mark the Sacred Spot that They Might Recognize It on Coming Thither to Anoint the Body (Mt 27:61).

Matthew 27:56

Mark 15:40