Women of Note in the New Testament
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It was the custom of the times for marriage festivities to continue
several days. On this occasion, before the feast ended it was found that
the supply of wine had failed. This discovery caused much perplexity
and regret. It was unusual to dispense with wine on festive occasions,
and its absence would seem to indicate a want of hospitality. As a
relative of the parties, Mary had assisted in the arrangements for the
feast, and she now spoke to Jesus, saying, “They have no wine.” These
words were a suggestion that He might supply their need. But Jesus
answered, “Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet
come.”—
The Desire of Ages, 145 (1898)
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In nowise disconcerted by the words of Jesus, Mary said to those
serving at table, “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” Thus she did
what she could to prepare the way for the work of Christ.—
The Desire
of Ages, 148 (1898)
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[“After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and
his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many
days. And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to
Jerusalem.”—
John 2:12, 13
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[“There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing
without, sent unto him, calling him. And the multitude sat about him,
and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without
seek for thee.”—
Mark 3:31, 32
.]
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It is not clear from the scriptures or from the Spirit of Prophecy
writings how often, or whether, Mary saw Jesus again before his
crucifixion
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“And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary,
there they crucified Him.”... A vast multitude followed Jesus from the
judgment hall to Calvary. The news of His condemnation had spread
throughout Jerusalem....
Arriving at the place of execution, the prisoners were bound to the
instruments of torture.... The mother of Jesus, supported by John the
beloved disciple, had followed the steps of her Son to Calvary. She
had seen Him fainting under the burden of the cross, and had longed
to place a supporting hand beneath His wounded head, and to bathe
that brow which had once been pillowed upon her bosom. But she