There are six women in the New Testament named Mary.
Mary the Mother of Jesus
The most well-known Mary in the Bible is the mother of Jesus. She is the most mentioned woman in the New Testament. As a virgin she gave birth to Jesus (Mathew 1:25), raised him along with her husband Joseph, and was a witness to Jesus being crucified on the cross. (John 19:25)
Mary Magdalene
Another women who is mentioned numerous times in the New Testament is Mary Magdalene. The Bible in (Luke 8:2) says Jesus cast seven demons out of her. She is also credited with finding the tomb of Jesus empty and then running to Peter and the other disciples to let them know Jesus was no longer there (John 20:1-2). The risen Jesus appears to her when she returns to the tomb. (John 20:13-17)
Mary of Bethany (The Sister of Lazarus and Martha)
Mary number three lived with her brother (Lazarus) and sister (Martha) in a place called Bethany. Jesus visited their home on at least two different occasions. On one of these visits Mary poured expensive perfume on the feet of Jesus and then wiped his feet with her hair (John 12:3).
On another visit by Jesus to their home Mary sits at the feet of Jesus listening to what he has to say, while Martha is distracted by preparations that have to be made. When Martha complains to the Lord that she is having to do all the work while her sister sits and listens, Jesus tells Martha that her sister has chosen what is better and that it will not be taken from her. (Luke 10:38-42)
Mary the Wife of Clopas
The wife of Clopas was among those standing at the cross of Jesus when he was crucified (John 19:25). She is also identified as being the mother of James the younger and (Joses) Joseph. (Mark 15:40)
Mary the Mother of John Mark
The mother of the man who wrote the Gospel of Mark is recorded as having a prayer meeting at her house when Peter was delivered from prison by an angel of the Lord. It is her home that Peter shows up at after his escape from prison.
(Acts 12:12) When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.
Mary the Hard Working Member of the Church in Rome
This hard-working woman is included in a group of people who Paul asked to be greeted in his letter.
(Romans 16:6) Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.
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