Moreover, a group of Passionate female followers could have clear scandalous undertones, and in Keener's view would not have been invented for that reason. Matthew 27:55 mentions that many women were at the crucifixion, but now only two appear.
A cluster of devoted female followers might have had subtle innuendos, and in Keener's view would not have been created with that intention. The passage from Matthew 27:55 indicates that several women were present at the crucifixion, although only two are now depicted.