Matthew 27:55

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَكانَتْ هُناكَ نِساءٌ يَقِفْنَ وَيَنظُرْنَ مِنْ بَعِيدٍ، وَكُنَّ قَدْ تَبِعْنَ يَسُوعَ مِنَ الجَلِيلِ لِيَخدِمْنَهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a scene where many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee were watching him from a distance. They had been serving and supporting Jesus in his ministry.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a group of friends that follow you everywhere, helping you out with everything. That's what these ladies did for Jesus—they traveled with him and helped him along the way. Now they're watching over him even though he’s going through some tough times.

Historical Background

Matthew wrote this gospel in the late first century AD. It was written to a primarily Jewish-Christian audience, providing evidence of Jesus as the Messiah. The cultural setting includes Roman occupation and a deeply religious society focused on Jewish traditions and laws.

Living It Out Today

Consider how your friends or community support you during difficult times. Perhaps you can think about ways to offer similar support to others who are going through hardships.

Topics

• faithfulness
• support
• ministry
• women in the Bible
• followers of Jesus
• endurance

Related Verses

• Mark 15:40
• Luke 8:1-3
• John 20:1
• Acts 9:36
• Romans 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'many women' mentioned in this verse?

The 'many women' likely include those who had supported and traveled with Jesus throughout his Galilean ministry. They were faithful followers, including some of the more prominently named women like Mary Magdalene.

What does it mean that they were 'ministering unto him'?

Ministering refers to their acts of service and support towards Jesus, likely involving providing for his physical needs and emotional encouragement during his ministry in Galilee.

Why were the women watching from afar?

They watched from a distance due to safety concerns or social norms. Being at the crucifixion was risky, but their presence shows their unwavering support for Jesus even under these conditions.

What can we learn about faithfulness from this verse?

This verse teaches us about the importance of consistent and supportive actions in our faith. The women's steadfastness offers an example of how followers should stand by their beliefs and leaders, even during tough times.