John 19:26-27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 19:19-30

Here are some remarkable circumstances of Christ's dying more fully related than before, which those will take special notice of who covet to know Christ and him crucified. I. The title set up over his head. Observe, 1. The inscription itself which Pilate wrote, and ordered to be fixed to the top of the cross, declaring the cause for which he was crucified, John 19:19. Matthew called it, aitia?the accusation; Mark and Luke called it epigraphe?the inscription; John calls it by the proper Latin... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 19:25-27

19:25-27 But his mother, and his mother's sister, and Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary from Magdala, stood near the Cross of Jesus. So Jesus saw his mother, and he saw the disciple whom he loved standing by, and he said to his mother: "Woman! See! Your son." Then he said to the disciple: "See! Your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. In the end Jesus was not absolutely alone. At his Cross there were these four women who loved him. Some commentators... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:26

When Jesus therefore saw his mother ,.... Standing near him, within the reach of his voice, as well as sight, he took notice of her, and showed a concern for her temporal, as well as for her eternal good: and the disciple standing by ; either by his cross, his mother, or both: whom he loved : meaning John, the writer of this Gospel, who for modesty's sake often describes himself in this manner; he being distinguished by Christ from the rest, by some peculiar marks of affection as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:27

Then saith he to the disciple ,.... The same disciple John: behold thy mother ; take care of her, and provide for her, as if she was thine own mother: this shows the meanness of Christ, who had nothing to leave her, though Lord of all; it is very probable that Joseph was dead, and Mary now a widow; and whereas Christ had taken care of her, and maintained her hitherto, he now, in his dying moments, commits her to the care of this disciple; which is an instance of his humanity, and of his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:26

The disciple - whom he loved - John, the writer of this Gospel. Woman, behold thy son! - This is a remarkable expression, and has been much misunderstood. It conveys no idea of disrespect, nor of unconcern, as has been commonly supposed. In the way of compellation, man! and woman! were titles of as much respect among the Hebrews as sir! and madam! are among us. But why does not Jesus call her mother? Probably because he wished to spare her feelings; he would not mention a name, the very... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:26

Verse 26 26.Woman, behold thy son! (175) As if he had said, “Henceforth I shall not be an inhabitant of the earth, so as to have it in my power to discharge to thee the duties of a son; and, therefore, I put this man in my room, that he may perform my office.” The same thing is meant, when he says to John, Behold thy mother! For by these words he charges him to treat her as a mother, and to take as much care of her as if she had been his own mother. In refraining from mentioning his mother’s... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:27

Verse 27 27.The disciple took her to his own home. It is a token of the reverence due by a disciple to his master, that John so readily obeys the command of Christ. Hence also it is evident, that the Apostles had their families; for John could not have exercised hospitality towards the mother of Christ, or have taken her to his own home, if he had not had a house and a regular way of living. Those men, therefore, are fools, who think that the Apostles relinquished their property, and came to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-26

(a) Filial love—"Behold thy son!" read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-27

The mother of Jesus at the cross. Here is the record of the filial legacy. I. THE SYMPATHIZING GROUP OF WOMEN . "Now there were standing beside the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene." 1. The was a company of Galilaean women standing at a distance from the cross, "beholding afar off" ( Matthew 27:55 ). They were more courageous than Christ's apostles, who had all, but John, fled through fear of arrest. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-30

(5) The words on the cross. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 19:19-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 19:25-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:27

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-26

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-27

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-30

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