2006-09-30 13:16:02 · 23 answers · asked by carl 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
she stood by as a loving mother
she stood by as the first christian
she stood by because she could
she stood by so He would know that she would always love Him
she stood by as she always did - she stood by God at every hour and every moment of her life.
2006-09-30 13:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't because she wanted to be there when He died, since he died unusually quickly, it would normally have taken much longer, especially since Jesus was still speaking in His final moments and Crucifixion ends by death from suffocation.
She was most likely visiting Him as anyone would if you knew your child, parent, or relative was being tormented to see them and comfort them, also she probably asked him to end this charade thinking he could easily save himself since she had already asked him to use his divine authority at the wedding of Canaan. She was also there probably to hear from Him, and as it's written He did tell her His goodbye.
Also, she wasn't there when He died, John specifically wrote that after Jesus commanded him to watch over Mary he took her home, and then Jesus death took place.
As a point of knowledge and interest, Mary was about 48 when Jesus died.
In regards to Mary Magdalene, of which I am sure you are not referring, she was never at the cross. The bible only mentions that she was standing afar when Christ died with the other women who helped Him and some other acquaintances of His.
2006-09-30 20:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are answering with regards to Mary, Jesus' mother, that's to easy, I'll bet you are referring to Mary Magdalene. She stood at the cross for she knew that Jesus was her savior!
2006-09-30 20:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably for the same reason a person sentenced to death can have their family present if they wish. For the family members it's a way of showing love for their condemned family member, and for the condemned it could be a source of comfort at the end of their lives.
2006-09-30 20:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by ron k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mary stood by jesus cross because jesus was her son.
she knew that jesus was the son of god and she knew that jesuss purpose was to die for the sins of the ppl and that made mary sad,because jesus was savin the ppl that killed him.
2006-09-30 20:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by jeff_castro0 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus is her son.
2006-09-30 20:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think because she is his mother and a mother always gives support to her son, she didn't have say anything just be there and pray silently.
2006-09-30 20:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by lennie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because she was there to suffer with him. I would do the same thing for my son.
Peace.
2006-09-30 20:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, He was Her Son as well as the Holy Spirit"s.And she knew He was half God and wanted to watch Him kick their deserving butts.But because He did it for us and not Himself, He didn't.
2006-09-30 20:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To get a better view! Christians have always been a sadistic people.
2006-09-30 20:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋