When Jesus was crucified, several key women were present with Mary, the mother of Jesus. According to the Gospel accounts, those present at the crucifixion included:
- Mary, the mother of Jesus
- Mary of Clopas (often identified as the wife of Clopas and possibly the sister of Mary, mother of Jesus)
- Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus
- Mary, the mother of James and Joseph (also called Joses)
- Salome, who is sometimes identified as the mother of the sons of Zebedee (James and John)
- Other women followers who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and watched from a distance
The apostle John, referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," was also present and stood near Mary, the mother of Jesus, during the crucifixion. Jesus entrusted the care of his mother to John at this time, since his brothers were not believers and were not present
. In summary, Mary was accompanied by several other women named Mary (Mary Magdalene, Mary of Clopas, Mary mother of James and Joseph), Salome, and the apostle John during Jesus's crucifixion. Many other women followers were also present, watching from a distance
