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These women were helping to support them out of their own means. <a href="/nlt/luke/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples. <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means. <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and Joanna wife of Chuza, a steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to them out of their own means. <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance. <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means. <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod&#8217s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means. <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means. <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s manager, and Susanna, and many others who were ministering to them from their possessions. <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means [as was the custom for a rabbi’s disciples]. <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who were supporting them from their possessions. <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod&#8217s steward; Susanna; and many others who were supporting them from their possessions. <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joanna, Susanna, and many others had also used what they owned to help Jesus and his disciples. Joanna's husband Chuza was one of Herod's officials. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto them of their substance. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joanna, whose husband Chusa was Herod's administrator; Susanna; and many other women. They provided financial support for Jesus and his disciples. <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joanna, whose husband Chuza was an officer in Herod's court; and Susanna, and many other women who used their own resources to help Jesus and his disciples. <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Joanna, the wife of Herod's household manager Chuza; Susanna; and many others. These women continued to support them out of their personal resources. <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Joanna the wife of Herod?s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means. <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> and Joanna the wife of Cuza (Herod's household manager), Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their own resources. <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward; Susanna; and many others; who provided for them from their possessions. <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to him of their substance. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many other women, all of whom contributed to the support of Jesus and His Apostles. <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who served them from their possessions. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Joanna wife of Chuza, steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to Him from their substance. <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and Joanna wife of Chuza, a steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to them out of their own means. <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Joanna wife of Chuza, steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to him from their substance. <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joanna wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who served him from possessions to them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joanna the wife of Chusa, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others who ministered unto him of their substance. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many other women, who were ministering to him from their resources. <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their resources.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Joanna, the wife of Chuza the steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to them of their wealth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yohanna the wife of Chuza, the steward of Herodus, and Shushan and many others who were ministering to them of their possessions.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to him from their means.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuzas the steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many other women, who were accustomed to minister unto Him from those things belonging to them. <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod?s lieutenant-governor, and Susanna, and many others, who ministred to his support out of their possessions.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many other women, all of whom contributed to the support of Jesus and His Apostles. <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and Joanna wife of Chuzas Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to them of their substance. <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who assisted Him with their substance. <a href="/parallel/luke/8-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2994" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Women Minister to Jesus</a> …2as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2489.htm" title="2489: Iōanna (N-NFS) -- (Hebrew), Joanna, Johanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. Feminine of the same as Ioannes; Joanna, a Christian.">Joanna</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">the wife</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdou (N-GMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">of Herod’s</a> <a href="/greek/2012.htm" title="2012: epitropou (N-GMS) -- From epi and tropos; a commissioner, i.e. Domestic manager, guardian.">household manager</a> <a href="/greek/5529.htm" title="5529: Chouza (N-GMS) -- Chuza, a steward of Herod Antipas. Of uncertain origin; Chuzas, an officer of Herod.">Chuza,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4677.htm" title="4677: Sousanna (N-NFS) -- Susannah, a woman of the retinue of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; lily; Susannah, an Israelitess.">Susanna,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollai (Adj-NFP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heterai (Adj-NFP) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">others.</a> <a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: haitines (RelPro-NFP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">These women</a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diēkonoun (V-IIA-3P) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">were ministering</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">out of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autais (PPro-DF3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their own</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchontōn (V-PPA-GNP) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">means.</a> 4While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55-56</a> And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him. / Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40-41</a> And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. / These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">John 19:25</a> Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1-2</a> I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. / Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me. <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Philippians 4:3</a> Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24-28</a> Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ... <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a> A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... <a href="/exodus/35-22.htm">Exodus 35:22</a> So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. <a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Judges 4:4-5</a> Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. / And she would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, where the Israelites would go up to her for judgment. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10-11</a> All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. <a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7</a> And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah (that is, Esther), the daughter of his uncle, because she did not have a father or mother. The young woman was lovely in form and appearance, and when her father and mother had died, Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered to him of their substance.Joanna.<a href="/luke/24-10.htm">Luke 24:10</a> It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.Herod's.<a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-9</a> Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; … <a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46-53</a> So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum… <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a> Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.of their.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a> But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.<a href="/isaiah/23-18.htm">Isaiah 23:18</a> And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.<a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Chuza</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Contributing</a> <a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Herod's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-14.htm">House-Servant</a> <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Joanna</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/5-18.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Private</a> <a href="/jonah/4-7.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Served</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Support</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Susanna</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Various</a> <a href="/luke/6-24.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/8-41.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Chuza</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Contributing</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/luke/8-27.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Diseases</a> <a href="/luke/8-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Helping</a> <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Herod's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-14.htm">House-Servant</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Joanna</a> <a href="/luke/24-10.htm">Magdala</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Manager</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Means</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Private</a> <a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Served</a> <a href="/luke/11-26.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/luke/8-27.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Steward</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Support</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Susanna</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Various</a> <a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Her association with Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, suggests she had access to the upper echelons of society. Her husband, Chuza, managed Herod's household, indicating a position of significant responsibility and trust. This connection to Herod's court underscores the reach of Jesus' ministry, even into influential circles. Joanna's involvement demonstrates the breaking of social barriers, as women were not typically recognized as disciples in Jewish culture. Her presence fulfills the prophecy of the inclusive nature of the Messiah's kingdom, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a>, which speaks of good news for all people.Susanna Susanna is another woman mentioned among Jesus' followers, though little else is known about her from the biblical text. Her inclusion signifies the important role women played in Jesus' ministry. The mention of her name, despite the lack of additional details, suggests her contribution was significant enough to be remembered by the early Christian community. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God using individuals from all walks of life to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the stories of other lesser-known figures like Jabez (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">1 Chronicles 4:9-10</a>).and many others The phrase "and many others" indicates that a substantial number of women supported Jesus' ministry. This highlights the communal and inclusive nature of His mission. The presence of many women followers challenges the cultural norms of the time, where women were often marginalized. It also reflects the early church's recognition of the vital contributions of women, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles, where women like Lydia (<a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a>) played key roles in the spread of the Gospel.These women were ministering to them out of their own means The women provided for Jesus and His disciples from their own resources, demonstrating their commitment and sacrifice. This act of service is significant, as it shows their deep faith and dedication to Jesus' mission. In a cultural context where women had limited economic power, their ability to support the ministry financially indicates they were likely women of means or had control over their resources. This mirrors the biblical principle of stewardship and generosity, as seen in the widow's offering (<a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a>), where giving is measured by the heart and sacrifice rather than the amount. Their support also fulfills the principle of mutual care within the body of Christ, as later articulated by Paul in <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joanna.htm">Joanna</a> The wife of Chuza, who was the manager of Herod's household. Joanna was a woman of influence and means, using her resources to support Jesus' ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/c/chuza.htm">Chuza</a> The manager of Herod's household. His position indicates a connection to the political and social elite of the time. 3. <a href="/topical/h/herod.htm">Herod</a> Refers to Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee and Perea during Jesus' ministry. His household was significant in the political landscape of the region. 4. <a href="/topical/s/susanna.htm">Susanna</a> Another woman who supported Jesus' ministry. Little is known about her, but her inclusion highlights the role of women in Jesus' ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/m/many_others.htm">Many Others</a> This phrase indicates that there were numerous other women who also supported Jesus and His disciples, emphasizing the collective effort in the ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Women in Ministry</a> Women played a crucial role in Jesus' ministry, providing support and resources. This challenges cultural norms and highlights the value of women in God's work. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> Joanna, Susanna, and others used their means to support Jesus. This teaches us about the importance of using our resources for God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The women’s actions demonstrate faith in action. They not only believed in Jesus but also actively supported His mission. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_social_barriers.htm">Breaking Social Barriers</a> The involvement of women from different social standings shows the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, breaking down societal barriers. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_the_gospel.htm">Commitment to the Gospel</a> Their commitment serves as an example of dedication to the gospel, encouraging us to consider how we can support ministry today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_tomb_visitors.htm">Why do different Gospel accounts have conflicting reports on who was at Jesus' tomb?</a> <a href="/q/what_careers_suit_christians.htm">What careers are suitable for Christians to pursue?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_women_fund_jesus_despite_norms.htm">(Luke 8:1–3) How do we reconcile the mention of women financially supporting Jesus with the cultural norms that generally limited women’s economic roles in that era?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_joanna_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Joanna in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Joanna, the wife of Chuza.--Here again we have a convert of the upper class. The name was the feminine form of Joannes, and appears in modern languages abbreviated into Joanne, Joan, or Jane. Nothing further is known of Chuza--but the "steward" (the same word as in <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm" title="So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard said to his steward, Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last to the first.">Matthew 20:8</a>, and the "tutor" or "guardian" of <a href="/galatians/4-2.htm" title="But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.">Galatians 4:2</a>) of the Tetrarch, the manager of his income and expenditure, must have been a man of some mark. We may think of him and his wife as having probably come under the influence of the Baptist or of Manaen, the foster-brother of the Tetrarch, probably also of one of the "servants" to whom Antipas imparted his belief that John the Baptist was risen from the dead. Joanna appears again in the history of the Resurrection (<a href="/luke/24-10.htm" title="It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things to the apostles.">Luke 24:10</a>). It is possible, as suggested in the Note on <a href="/john/4-46.htm" title="So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.">John 4:46</a>, that he may have been identical with the "nobleman" or "member of the royal household" at Capernaum. On this supposition her ministration may have been the result of overflowing gratitude for the restored life of her son.Susanna.--The name, which meant a "lily" (comp. Rhoda, "a rose," in <a href="/acts/12-13.htm" title="And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to listen, named Rhoda.">Acts 12:13</a>, and Tamar, "a palm," in <a href="/genesis/38-6.htm" title="And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.">Genesis 38:6</a>, <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm" title="And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do anything to her.">2Samuel 13:2</a>, as parallel instances of feminine names derived from flowers or trees), meets us in the well-known Apocryphal addition to the Book of Daniel known as Susanna and the Elders. Nothing further is known of the person thus named. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward. She must have been a person of wealth and high rank at the court of Herod Antipas. There were evidently not a few believers in that wicked and dissolute centre. Some years later we read of Manaen, the foster-brother of Herod, as a notable Christian (<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a>). Even Herod himself, we know, at first heard John the Baptist gladly. and, after the terrible judicial murder, we find that unhappy prince fancying that his victim had risen from the dead. It has been suggested that this Chuza was the nobleman of Capernaum whose dying son was healed by Jesus (<a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46</a>). If this be the case, there would be a special reason for the loving devotion of this Joanna to the Master. She reappears among the faithful women in the history of the Resurrection (ch. 24:10). Susanna. The name signifies "lily." The Jews were fond of giving the names of flowers and trees to their girls; thus Rhoda, a rose (<a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Acts 12:13</a>), Tamar, a palm (<a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">2 Samuel 13:2</a>), among many instances. Of this Susanna nothing further is known. <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Joanna Ἰωάννα (Iōanna) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2489.htm">Strong's 2489: </a> (Hebrew), Joanna, Johanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. Feminine of the same as Ioannes; Joanna, a Christian. [the] wife γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. of Herod’s Ἡρῴδου (Hērōdou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. household manager ἐπιτρόπου (epitropou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2012.htm">Strong's 2012: </a> From epi and tropos; a commissioner, i.e. Domestic manager, guardian. Chuza, Χουζᾶ (Chouza) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5529.htm">Strong's 5529: </a> Chuza, a steward of Herod Antipas. Of uncertain origin; Chuzas, an officer of Herod. Susanna, Σουσάννα (Sousanna) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4677.htm">Strong's 4677: </a> Susannah, a woman of the retinue of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; lily; Susannah, an Israelitess. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many πολλαί (pollai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. others. ἕτεραι (heterai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. [These women] αἵτινες (haitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. were ministering διηκόνουν (diēkonoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. out of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. their own αὐταῖς (autais) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. means. ὑπαρχόντων (hyparchontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. 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