Gospel Figures

Martha and Mary of Bethany

Jesus stops in Bethany where his friends Martha and Mary and their brother, Lazarus, live. John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus “loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus” (John 11:5).

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Mary Clopas (Wife of Cleopas)

The third Mary who stood at the cross with Jesus' mother and Mary Magdalene is somewhat  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 from inference.

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