Reading for February 2nd

Read Mark 15.40-47
In verses 40-41 (Mt 27.56; Lk 8.1-3): Woman disciples.
The first reference to women followers suggests women followed Jesus throughout his mission.
In verses 42-47 (Mt 27.57-61; Lk 23.50-56; Jn 19.38-42): Jesus' burial.
Mk 14.55 implicates the "whole council" in Jesus' condemnation; Joseph may have repeated.
In verse 44 crucifixion could take several days; Mark makes it clear that Jesus is really dead.
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