Eye Witness to Crucifixion?

Question

Holy Bible syas about Appostles of Jesus at the time of crucifixion.

"And they ALL foresook him (Jesus) and fled" (Mark 14;50)

Is there any Verse in the Bible which tell there were eye Witnesses to Cruicifixion ...........
Please quote the actual verse not your interpretition

Answer 1

Jhn 19:25 ¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the [wife] of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

Jhn 19:26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

Note that it mentions a disciple (John) being there. Yes they ran at first, but Peter and John at least came back to where Jesus was.

Answer 2

In John 19:25 - 26 we read; Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple (John the author of John, 1&3 John and the Book of Revelation) standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

Here is where Jesus delievers the care and welfare of Mary, over to John.

Answer 3

Matt 27:54. Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God.


27:55. And there were there many women afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
27:56. Among whom was Mary Magdalen and Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

Answer 4

Matthew:
According to this gospel, the various witnesses included Roman soldiers, Jewish officials, passersby who mocked Jesus, and two men crucified at the same time. The only reference to followers of Jesus is found in Matthew 27:55-56, which says that many women were "watching from a distance", and specifically names "Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's sons." Unlike male followers, these women would probably have been allowed to watch without being arrested, provided that they didn't try to interfere with the process.

Mark:
The account in this gospel is very similar to that in Matthew. In fact most biblical scholars believe that Matthew copied most of his account from Mark. In any case, Mark 15:40-41 also says that many women watched from a distance and specifically mentions "Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome."

Luke:
The author of this gospel also apparently copied most of his account of the crucifixion from Mark. The only mention of Jesus' followers is in Luke 23:49, which says that some of them watched from a distance, but doesn't give any names.

John:
The account in this gospel differs considerably from the other three. It says that several women and one disciple stood "near the cross", and that Jesus spoke to them from the cross. The women are identified as Jesus' mother Mary, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clophas (or Cleophas), and Mary Magdalene. The disciple is identified only as "the disciple whom Jesus loved".

The unnamed disciple mentioned in John's gospel is often called the "Beloved Disciple". He has traditionally been identified as John the son of Zebedee, one of the original twelve, and the author of the gospel. But many people have questioned this identification, and the matter is still very much in dispute. But whoever he was, this gospel says that he and several women, including Jesus' mother, were near the cross, close enough to talk to Jesus and hear his words.

Answer 5

"When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved (John) standing nearby He said to His mother "Woman, behold your son!" Then He said to the disciple "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her into his own household" (John 19:26,27)
"And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing these things" (Luke 23:49)

"The soldiers...coming to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs; but one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately there came out blood and water. AND HE WHO HAS SEEN HAS BORNE WITNESS, AND HIS WITNESS IS TRUE; and He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe" (John 19:32-35)

Answer 6

John was there. Jesus told John to take care of Mary (Jesus' mother) as if she were John's own mother, and visa versa

John 19:25-27

25Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

Answer 7

Here is a quote from the Jewish Talmud.

On the eve of the Passover they hanged Yeshua (Jesus). And an announcer went out in front of him for forty days saying, 'He is going to be stoned because He practiced sorcery and enticed and led Israel astray. Anyone who knows anything in his favor, let him come and plead in his behalf.' But, not having found anything in his favor, they hanged him on the eve of the Passover.

So you Muslims who say that Jesus was not crucified are sicos!
Why did the Jews say he was when you deny it? Was mohammad there?
As for eyewitnesses to the crucifiction;..there were sooo many!

Answer 8

John 19 25Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

Answer 9

John 19:26 "When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!"

Answer 10

Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified by the Jews as revealed in the Holy Qur’an by Allah in a crystal clear manner:

“And because of their saying (in boast):’We killed messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah’; -- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but the resemblance of Jesus was put over another man (and they killed that man), and those who differ therein are full of doubts. They have no (certain) knowledge, they follow nothing but conjecture. For surely, they killed him not (i.e., Jesus, son of Mary). But Allah raised him (Jesus) up (with his body and soul) unto Himself (and he Jesus PBUH is in the heavens).. And Allah is Ever All-Powerful, All-Wise.” The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 4, Verse 157,158





1) The Bible testifies to the fact that Jesus was known among the Jews; he used to preach and deliver sermons in the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. It was therefore, unnecessary to hire a Jew for thirty pieces of silver to direct them to him as related in Mathew.

2) It is related that one of the twelve dispels named Judas Iscariot was hired to direct the Jews to Jesus. They then sentenced him after which Judas was greatly ashamed and dissociated himself from their act and then committed suicide. All this took place within twenty-four hours. The contradictions are obvious.

3) The clearest proof, which alone is sufficient to discredit this story, is when the Jews passed the sentence of death against Jesus and intended to get the approval of the governor, Pontius Pilate.




“ And Jesus stood before the governor: The governor asked him, saying, ‘Art thou the king of the Jews!’ And Jesus said unto him, ‘Thou sayeth (sayest)’: And when he was accused of (by) the chief priests and elders. He answered nothing. Then said Pilate unto him, ‘Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?’ And he answered him never (to) a word.” Mathew 27:11-14

The Christians will interpret the above verse to mean that Jesus wanted to die on the cross for the redemption of mankind and for the forgiveness of their sins: if so, then why did he ask to turn away that cup from him (i.e. death)? Why did he cry out while on the Cross (as they assume): “ O Lord, why hast thou forsaken me?” How could he have remained silent when the truth was being challenged? He was known for his soul-inspiring sermons challenging the learned Jewish Rabbis. No sane person can believe in this. If the story of the Cross-is disproved then the very foundation on which Christianity is based, will be demolished.

Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified by the Jews as revealed in the Holy Qur’an by Allah in a crystal clear manner:

“And because of their saying (in boast):’We killed messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah’; -- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but the resemblance of Jesus was put over another man (and they killed that man), and those who differ therein are full of doubts. They have no (certain) knowledge, they follow nothing but conjecture. For surely, they killed him not (i.e., Jesus, son of Mary). But Allah raised him (Jesus) up (with his body and soul) unto Himself (and he Jesus PBUH is in the heavens).. And Allah is Ever All-Powerful, All-Wise.” The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 4, Verse 157,158

The Jews themselves, together with the entire Christian world, believe that he was crucified. As proofs against their views and to prove the truth of the Muslim verdict through the Bible, I prepared the following set of questions based on the Book of S.Mathew in the New Testament of Bible. (Chapter 26 and 27):

1) Did those who captured Jesus (according to their assumption) know him in person? Or did they not know him?

Mathew testifies that they did not know him.



2) Was it during the day or night that he was captured?

Mathew says – it was during the night.

3) Who was the one directed them to him?

Mathew says: He was one of his twelve disciples called Judas Iscariot.

4) Did he direct them free of charge or for a fixed reward, which they specified, for him?

Mathew says: He directed them to him for a fixed reward of thirty pieces of silver.

5)What was the condition of Jesus during that night?

Mathew says: He was fearful and prostrated in prayer saying: “ O God, if it is possible for You to let his cup pass from me, then let it pass.” It is incredible that such words could come from a believer in God, let alone a Prophet of God, because all believers believe that God has power over all things.

6) What was the condition of his eleven disciples?

Mathew says: Sleep overcame them that night together with their teacher (according to their assumption) out of fear.

7) Was Jesus contented with their condition?

Mathew says (verse 40-46): He was not satisfied. He used to come to them to wake them up saying: “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak.” Then he would come again to find them asleep and he would again wake them up and say the same thing. This weakness could not have been spoken of righteous pupils even if they were pupils of an ordinary pious teacher, let alone the disciples of Jesus, son of Mary.

8) Did they help him when those ruffians captured him?

Mathew says: They forsook him and fled.

9) Did Jesus have confidence in his disciples that night?

Mathew says: Jesus informed them that they would all forsake him. Then Jesus said unto them: “Verily I say unto thee that this night before the cock crows, thou shall deny me – thrice.” Peter said unto him, “Although I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.” Likewise also said all the disciples. And so it happened.

10) How did those ruffians capture him?

Mathew says: They came to him with swords and staves after they were directed to him by a Jew, then they captured him as described in verse 57:

“And they that had laid hold on Jesus, led him away to Caliphas the high priest, where the elders were assembled.”

There they passed the sentence of death on him. The ruffians then took him away, spat on his face and struck him with their hands after which they stripped him of his clothes and clad him in scarlet robes, then placed a crown of thorns on his head and took him about, teasing and mocking him. They said to him: ‘You are the king of Israel according to your claim.” They severely degraded him.

11) Who finally decided to pass the death sentence against him?

Mathew says: He was Pontius Pilate, a Greek Roman, who was at that time the governor of Palestine.

12) When the ruffians brought that man before the governor and informed him that the priest of the Jews passed the sentence of death by crucifixion according to their law (Torah), did he believe in them without investigation?

Mathew says: He did not believe them but asked that man: “Is it true what they have said?” He remained silent. The question was repeated and he continued to remain silent. He remained silent in view of the truth; it was essential for him even if he was not a Prophet to clarify the truth and deny the false accusation f the Jews. The governor’s wife went to the governor and she said to him: “Have thou nothing to do with that just man? For I have suffered many things this day in dream because of him.”

The Bible states that Jesus delivered lengthy speeches to the Jews rebuking and warning them, which amounted to defaming them. Then why was he silent that day? The governor’s intentions for asking him were to stand for the truth.

13) How was he crucified according to their assumption?

Mathew says: They crucified him between two thieves both of whom abused him by saying to him, “If you are truthful save yourself.”

14) This was a great calamity. What did he say while on the cross (according to their assumption)?

Mathew says (27:46)

Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? (That is to say) my God, my God, why have Thou forsaken me?”

This is a blatant declaration of disbelief according to all theological authorities. Whoever relates it to a Prophet is a disbeliever according to the revealed religions.


Almighty Allah, in the Qur’an warns, the Jews and the Christians against their blasphemy; that Jesus is an incarnation of God (Allah) or the son of God (Allah) or in rejecting him totally; and that they must believe in him as a Messenger of Allah only:

“And there is none of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) but must believe in him (Jesus, son of Mary, as only a Messenger of Allah and a human being) before his (Jesus PBUH or a Jew’s or a Christian’s) death (at the time of the appearance of the angel of death). And on the Day of Resurrection, he (Jesus) will be a witness against them.” The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 4, Verse 159