Mary Μαρία
Wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), present at Jesus' crucifixion.
Biography
Mary, the wife of Cleopas (or 'Alphaeus'), was one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus. She stood near the cross along with Jesus' mother, Mary, and Mary Magdalene. This brief mention in John's Gospel provides insight into the group of faithful women who witnessed Jesus' suffering and death (Jhn.19.25). In Catholic theology, where Mary the mother of Jesus remains a virgin, Mary the wife of Cleopas is the mother of Jesus' brothers, so her sons James and Joses are identical to the James and Joses who are listed as 'brothers' of Jesus along with Simon and Judas who are therefore also her sons (Mat.13.55
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4 biblical books ; 4 with study contentMatthew 3 verses
- Matthew 27:56
"Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee."
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"Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 28:1
"Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb."
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Mark 2 verses
- Mark 15:40
"There were also women watching from afar, among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;"
Study Mark → - Mark 16:1
"When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him."
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Luke 1 verse
- Luke 24:10
"Now they were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James. The other women with them told these things to the apostles."
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John 1 verse
- John 19:25
"But standing by Jesus’ cross were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μαρία | G3137K |