The record of who was present at the crucifixion is something that varies from account to account. John’s Gospel records his presence there with the women. In his Gospel, Matthew does not. So, you’re right that he was there when we take them all together. But we wouldn’t know that simply from reading Matthew’s account.
Was not Apostle John the beloved at the crucifixion?Is it considered that John had also fallen away?
The record of who was present at the crucifixion is something that varies from account to account. John’s Gospel records his presence there with the women. In his Gospel, Matthew does not. So, you’re right that he was there when we take them all together. But we wouldn’t know that simply from reading Matthew’s account.