Matthew 27:55 kjv — And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

King James Version

"And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:"

— Matthew 27:55, King James Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

52

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

53

And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

54

Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

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And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

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Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.

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When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

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He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

Matthew 27:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:55 say?
Matthew 27:55 in the King James Version reads: “And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:”
Where is Matthew 27:55 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 55.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:55.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:55 in?
Matthew 27:55 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 Matthew 27:55?
Matthew 27:55 reads (KJV): “And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:” 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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