Luke 8

Mary--A few posts back I asked, "How many Mary's are there in the New Testament?" Since Mary Magdalene's name appears here in Luke8:2 I'd thought I'd answer the question. Mary was a very popular name during the first century and if you are like me it can become confusing which Mary the New Testament is referring to. Below is a list with some limited details and Scripture references.

(1) Mary the Mother of Jesus
Luke 1:26-27

(2) Mary Magdalene
Jesus cast seven demons out of her
Followed Jesus
At the Cross
Witnessed the resurrection
Luke 8:2

(3) Mary of Bethany
Sister of Martha and Lazarus
John 11:28-33

(4) Mary the mother of John Mark
Believers met in her home
Acts 12:12

(5) Mary of Rome
Romans 16:6

(6) Mary the Mother of James and Joseph*
Matthew 27:56

*This Mary is know by several names, but context point to the same woman
Also known as, "the other Mary" (Matthew 27:61)
Also known as, "Mary the mother of Joses" (Mark 15:40-47)
Also known as, "Mary the mother of James" (Luke 24:10)
Also known as, "Mary the wife of Clopas" (John 19:25)