Mark 15:40

There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;

Cross-references

Mark 15:47 Parallel

In Mark 15:47, the same Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses watch Jesus' burial, continuing their witness from the cross.

Mark 16:1 Parallel

In Mark 16:1, the same three women—Mary Magdalene, Mary of James, and Salome—go to anoint Jesus' body, linking crucifixion to resurrection.

Mark 16:9 Related theme

Mark 16:9 identifies Mary Magdalene as the first to see the risen Jesus, linking her role from the crucifixion scene.

Mark 6:3 Parallel

Mark 6:3 names James and Joses as Jesus' brothers, identifying Mary in Mark 15:40 as Jesus' mother.

Matthew 27:55 provides a parallel account of many women watching from afar at the crucifixion, confirming the same event.

Matthew 27:56 names the women (Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James/Joseph, mother of Zebedee's sons)—a parallel list with slight name differences.

In Matthew 27:61, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary (mother of James and Joses) sit opposite the tomb, paralleling their presence at the cross.

Matthew 28:1 shows Mary Magdalene and the other Mary visiting the tomb—directly continuing from their presence at the cross.

Luke 8:2 Historical context

Luke 8:2 introduces Mary Magdalene as a healed follower, providing background for her presence at the crucifixion.

Luke 23:49 Parallel

Luke 23:49 describes acquaintances and Galilean women standing at a distance—a parallel to Mark's scene at the cross.

In John 20:11-18, Mary Magdalene, one of the women here, becomes the first witness of the resurrection, completing her journey from cross to empty tomb.

Luke 24:1 Parallel

Luke 24:1 has the same women coming to the tomb, continuing the narrative from the crucifixion.

Luke 24:10 Parallel

Luke 24:10 names Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary mother of James as resurrection witnesses, matching Mark's list.

John 19:25-27 places women (including Jesus' mother) near the cross and adds Jesus entrusting Mary to John—different perspective from Mark's 'afar'.