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According to the Gospel of John, Mary of Clopas (Ancient Greek: Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Κλωπᾶ, María hē tou Clōpá) was one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus and bringing supplies for his funeral.
The short answer is that Mary of Cleophas is probably the Blessed Virgin's sister-in-law. Mary of Cleophas may have had a previous husband named Alpheus, or this Alpheus may have been Cleophas. The Blessed Virgin Mary, of course, only had one husband (Joseph) and remained a virgin.
Jan 19, 2022 · The third Mary at the cross is the most obscure. She is only mentioned once in the Gospel of John and only as the wife of Cleopas. Much of what we know comes from church tradition or inference….
Mary, The (Wife) Of Clopas. (Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Κλωπᾶ, A. V. "of Cleophas"), described by John as standing by the cross of Jesus in company with his mother and Mary Magdalene (Joh 19:25).
Apr 28, 2017 · Centuries of preaching and art have led us to assume without a thought that the two disciples who traveled from Jerusalem to Emmaus the Sunday after the Crucifixion, and dined there with the resurrected Christ, were men. Surely one of them was: the Bible tells us his name was Cleopas (Luke 24:18).
Sep 12, 2021 · One of these courageous women is Mary, the wife of Clopas. We salute her for staying by Jesus and supporting him in his darkest moment. What have we done for Jesus? What else can we do? [Discover more about Mary, the wife of Clopas, in John 19:25.]
Mary the (Wife) of Clopas in McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia “The Eighth Woman: Mary, Wife of Clopas’ Story” Podcast Episode on Women of Holy Week by the Church of England (April 17, 2022)