John 19:26-27

John 19:26-27

[26] When Jesus  therefore  his mother,  and  the disciple  standing by,  whom  he loved,  he saith  mother,  Woman,  behold  son!  [27] Then  saith he  to the disciple,  Behold  mother!  And  from  that  hour  that disciple  took  her  unto  his own 

What does John 19:26-27 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Jesus addressed his mother by saying, "Dear woman" (Gr. gynai, cf2:4). This was an affectionate and respectful way of speaking to her. Mary"s grief must have been very great (cf2:38). Even as He hung dying an excruciatingly painful death, Jesus compassionately made provision for his mother. The language Jesus used was legal and quite similar to the terms used commonly in adoption proceedings. [1] His action indicates that He was the person responsible for His mother, implying that Joseph was no longer alive and that He was her eldest son. Most interpreters assume that Joseph had died by now. Jesus" act also placed Mary under John"s authority, a position that some Roman Catholics have found very uncomfortable in view of their doctrine of Mary"s supremacy.
This was Jesus" third recorded saying from the cross.
Jesus" Words on the CrossMatthewMarkLukeJohn"Father, forgive them." Luke 23:34"Today you shall be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43"Woman, behold your Song of Solomon ," and "Behold, your mother." John 19:26-27"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Matthew 27:46 Mark 15:34"I thirst." John 19:28"It is finished." John 19:30"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." Matthew 27:50 Luke 23:46