John 19:25
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
Cross-references
John 20:1 continues Mary Magdalene's story — from the cross to the empty tomb.
John 20:11-18 follows Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ, continuing her witness from the cross.
Mark 16:9 confirms Mary Magdalene as first resurrection witness, linking back to her at the cross.
Luke 2:35 prophesies that a sword would pierce Mary's soul, fulfilled as she stands by the cross in John 19:25.
Luke 8:2 introduces Mary Magdalene as healed by Jesus, providing context for her devotion at the cross.
Matthew 13:55 names Jesus' mother Mary, the same woman standing at the cross here.
Mark 16:1 lists Mary Magdalene and others going to the tomb, continuing the witness from the cross.
Matthew 27:55 adds that the women were Galilee followers who had ministered to Jesus, providing background for the women named here.
Matthew 27:56 lists Mary Magdalene, Mary of James/Joses, and Zebedee's wife, partly overlapping with John's list of women at the cross.
Mark 15:40 names Mary Magdalene, Mary of James/Joses, and Salome, offering a parallel but different list of women present at the crucifixion.
Mark 15:41 explains that these women had followed and ministered to Jesus in Galilee, adding context to their presence at the cross.
Acts 1:14 shows Mary the mother of Jesus among the believers after the resurrection — the same woman standing at the cross in John 19:25.
Luke 23:49 places the women 'standing afar off', whereas John has them near the cross, showing different vantage points in the Gospels.
Luke 24:18 features Cleopas, likely the husband of Mary mentioned here — linking cross witnesses to Emmaus road.