When Jesus saw her there, no doubt in shock at what she was witnessing,
he compassionately let her and John know how she would be cared for after his death and after his resurrection.

Jesus' honor and respect was not reserved simply for his mother.
It was extended to all women--an attitude largely unexpected and unknown in his culture and time.

Jesus, unlike the men of his generation and culture,
taught that women were equal to men in the sight of God.
Women could recieve God's forgiveness and grace.