Mark 15:40 cpdv — Now there were also women watching from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the yo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now there were also women watching from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome, "

— Mark 15:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 15 — Context

37

Then Jesus, having emitted a loud cry, expired.

38

And the veil of the temple was torn in two, from the top to the bottom.

39

Then the centurion who stood opposite him, seeing that he had expired while crying out in this way, said: “Truly, this man was the Son of God.”

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Now there were also women watching from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome,

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(and while he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him) and many other women, who had ascended along with him to Jerusalem.

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And when evening had now arrived (because it was the Preparation Day, which is before the Sabbath)

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there arrived Joseph of Arimathea, a noble council member, who himself was also awaiting the kingdom of God. And he boldly entered to Pilate and petitioned for the body of Jesus.

Mark 15:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:40 say?
Mark 15:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now there were also women watching from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome, ”
Where is Mark 15:40 in the Bible?
Mark 15:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 40.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:40.
What translation should I read Mark 15:40 in?
Mark 15:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:40?
Mark 15:40 reads (CPDV): “Now there were also women watching from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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