Mary in the Bible — 6 People of the Same Name
The best known is Mary, Mother of Jesus, first named at Matthew 1:16. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.
Where Scripture does not separate them
Mary Magdalene and Mary, Mother of James and Joses both first appear at Matthew 27:56. Scripture gives us little or nothing to tell them apart, so we do not pretend otherwise — treat them as separate only if your source does.
| Person | Who they are | First reference | Verses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary, Mother of Jesus | Mother of Jesus | Matthew 1:16 | 20 |
| Mary Magdalene | Magdalene | Matthew 27:56 | 14 |
| Mary, Sister of Martha and Lazarus | Sister of Martha and Lazarus | Luke 10:39 | 11 |
| Mary, Mother of James and Joses | Mother of James and Joses | Matthew 27:56 | 7 |
| Mary, Hard Worker of Rome | Hard Worker of Rome | Romans 16:6 | 1 |
| Mary, Mother of John Mark | Mother of John Mark | Acts 12:12 | 1 |