Luke 23:49

Verse

But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.

Bible in Basic English

And all his friends and the women who came with him from Galilee, were waiting at a distance, watching these things.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all his acquaintance, and the women that had followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

Free Bible Version

But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who'd followed him from Galilee, watched from a distance.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all his acquaintance stood a farre off, and the women that followed him from Galile, beholding these things.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

One Unity Resource Bible

All his acquaintances, and the women who followed with him from Galilee [District, Circuit], stood at a distance, watching these things.

Translation for Translators

All of Jesus’ friends, including the women who had come with him from Galilee district, stood at a distance and saw everything that happened.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But all those who knew him, and the women who followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

Noah Webster Bible

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off beholding these things.

World English Bible

All his acquaintances and the women who followed with him from Galilee stood at a distance, watching these things.

Young's Literal Translation

and all his acquaintances stood afar off, and women who did follow him from Galilee, beholding these things.

Context

The Death of Jesus

⁴⁸And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.⁴⁹But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.

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Summary

In Luke 23:49, we see a poignant moment as Jesus is being crucified, and those who knew Him, including His disciples, stood at a distance watching. This scene reflects the deep sorrow and helplessness felt by those who followed Jesus, witnessing His suffering and death. Despite their fear and confusion, their presence at the crucifixion signifies their loyalty and love for Jesus, even in the midst of great adversity. This verse captures the somber atmosphere surrounding the crucifixion, highlighting the profound impact of Jesus' sacrifice on those who knew Him intimately.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the women also which came with him from Galilee,.... See Gill on Luk 23:49. followed after; Joseph; and those that were with him, when they carried the body of Jesus, in order to inter it: and beheld, the sepulchre; took notice of it, what an one it was, whereabout it stood in the garden, that they might know, and find it again: and how his body was laid; in what position, form, and order; and observed that it was only wrapped in linen, and not anointed, or embalmed.