A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography/Mary, wife of Cleophas
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MARY,
The wife of Cleophas, was mother of James, Jude, Joses, Simeon, and Salone. Cleophas and Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary, were probably brothers, which made these Marys sisters. Her children are therefore represented as the brothers of our Lord. She early believed in the Saviour, attended to His preaching, and ministered to His support. She witnessed His crucifixion, and prepared spices to embalm His body; and went, with Mary Magdalene and Salome, "early to the sepulchre." It was this Mary who, with Salome, saw the vision of the angel, and heard from him those cheering words, "Be not afraid; ye seek Jesus of Nazareth; he is risen," etc.