Mary

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A disciple of Jesus who was among the myrhhbearing women. She was the mother of James and Joseph (Joses).

About Mary

Name of one of several Marys who followed Jesus. This Mary was the first to see the risen Christ (Jn 20:11–18). See Mary #3.

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A popular name among Jewish women in the first century. The New Testament mentions six or seven different women named Mary. Mary, the mother of Jesus. According to the stories...

Family Relationships

Partner
Husband of Mary (Matthew 27:56)
Children 3
James (Son of Mary), Joseph (Son of Mary), Salome

Key References

Matthew 27:56

Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Mark 15:40

And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.

Mark 16:1

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.

All Scripture References (6)

Matthew (3)
Matthew 27:56

Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Matthew 27:61

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

Matthew 28:1

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

Mark (3)
Mark 15:40

And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.

Mark 15:47

Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.

Mark 16:1

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so they could go and anoint the body of Jesus.