John Gill's Exposition on Luke 23:49

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And all his acquaintance, etc.] That were related to him in a natural, or in a spiritual sense, or both, as his own mother, and beloved disciple John, who were both present, (<431926>John 19:26) or those that were known unto him, and familiar with him, who attended on his ministry, and often conversed, and were intimately acquainted with him: and the women that followed him from Galilee; among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Joses, and Salome the mother of Zebedee's children: stood afar off; from the cross: beholding these things; with wonder, as well as looking upon their dear suffering Lord, with aching hearts, and flowing eyes.

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