Question: How many "Marys" stood near the cross when Jesus was crucified?
Answer: 3. (John 19:25)
Comments: Jesus had some supporters present during his public execution - many named Mary.
Therefore the soldiers did these things. But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. (John 19:25, NASB)
They are most likely listed in terms of protocol with the elder and most honorable listed first. Though some translations assert that this verse speaks of three women, there are likely four: (1) The mother of Jesus; (2) His mother's sister; (3) Mary the wife of Clopas and (4) Mary Magdalene. It is unlikely that Mary's sister was also named Mary.
Further the four women may be seen in juxtaposition to the four soldiers present who performed the crucifixion, and this may explain the transition from the incident presented in verses 23-24 to the scene which follows in verses 25-27.
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