Matthew 27:56
Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s children.
Cross-reference
In Matthew 13:55, James and Joseph are named as Jesus' brothers, identifying this Mary as Jesus' mother.
In Matthew 20:20, the mother of Zebedee's sons approaches Jesus — the same woman present at the cross.
In Matthew 20:21, she asks for her sons to sit at Jesus' right and left — her presence at the cross shows continued devotion.
In Matthew 28:1, two of the same women—Mary Magdalene and the other Mary—go to the tomb after the Sabbath, continuing the narrative.
In Matthew 10:3, Zebedee's sons are James and John — thus she is mother of two apostles.
Mark 15:40 gives a parallel list of women at the crucifixion, including Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James and Joses, and Salome.
Mark 15:47 notes that Mary Magdalene and Mary mother of Joses saw where Jesus was buried, continuing the witness of these two women.
Mark 16:1 shows the same women—Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James, and Salome—buying spices to anoint Jesus’ body.
In Luke 8:2, Mary Magdalene is introduced as one from whom seven demons had gone out — background for her faithful presence.
In Luke 23:49, the women from Galilee are described standing at a distance — parallel account of the same scene.
Mark 15:41 adds that these women had followed and served Jesus in Galilee, providing background for their presence at the cross.
Mark 16:9 focuses on Mary Magdalene alone as the first witness of the resurrection, highlighting her special role from the crucifixion group.
Luke 24:10 expands the group to include Joanna and others, while still naming Mary Magdalene and Mary mother of James as key witnesses.
John 19:25 lists Mary Magdalene along with Jesus’ mother and others at the cross, adding different women to the scene.
John 20:1 mentions only Mary Magdalene going to the tomb, narrowing the focus to her alone from the crucifixion witnesses.
John 20:18 records Mary Magdalene reporting the resurrection to the disciples, emphasizing her role as messenger from the group at the cross.