[CynicalBear]

We are not told the reasoning that Jesus asked John to take care of her. What we do know is that after Pentecost there is nothing written regarding her. If she had been as important as the Catholics claim we can be assured that the Holy Spirit would have included something.

The Catholics even claim that all of the apostles were present when she died as was Jesus. Surely the appearance of Jesus on earth would have been significant and would have been recorded. Of course that would also be contrary to Jesus own words that He would not return until the end of days.

It's clear the scripture points to Jesus alone and not to Mary.

[terycarl]

she had been as important as the Catholics claim we can be assured that the Holy Spirit would have included something

the Holy Spirit has guided the Catholic church quite well concerning Mary