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A:In the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke), it appears that none of Jesus' supporters or friends stood at the foot of the cross. The earliest of the gospels, The Gospel According to St Mark, only says that women looked from afar off: among them, Mary. The Gospel According to St Matthew also says that women looked from afar off: among them, Mary and Mary Magdalene. Luke's Gospel says that those of his acquaintance stood afar off with the women. So only Luke has anyone nearby other than the women, and even then only afar off.

The Gospel According to St John says that the mother of Jesus, her sister (also called Mary) and Mary Magdalene stood by the cross with the disciple whom he loved. The identity of this disciple has long been debated, but most Christians think that he was the disciple John.

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