A moment of silence and observation. While the men (disciples) have fled, the women remain faithfully watching from a distance.
The Burial
Und es waren viel Weiber da
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Evangelist
And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
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Evangelist
Und es waren viel Weiber da, die von ferne zusahen, die da waren nachgefolget aus Galiläa und hatten ihm gedienet; unter welchen war Maria Magdalena und Maria, die Mutter Jacobi und Joses, und die Mutter der Kinder Zebedäi.
Evangelist
And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Modern adaptation
Many women watch from afar, including Mary Magdalene. They had followed him from Galilee.