Clopas is a figure mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of John. He is often identified as the husband of Mary, the sister of the Virgin Mary, making him a relative of Jesus. Clopas is also associated with the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, as he is mentioned in the context of the women who witnessed these events. Some scholars believe that Clopas may be the same person as Cleopas, another name mentioned in the Gospels. His role in the early Christian community is not extensively detailed, but he is recognized as part of the family surrounding Jesus during his ministry.