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and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod`s steward, Susanna; and many others; who ministered to them from their possessions.
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A Place for Everyone in Ministry
Commentators emphasize that while not everyone can be an apostle, everyone has a vital role. These women used their financial resources to support Jesus and the disciples. This practical service is presented as equally valuable and honorable as preaching, showing that God uses and rewards all forms of faithful ministry.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Herod's Steward. Herod Antipas, who reigned in Galilee. He was a son of Herod the Great. The word steward means one who has charg…
Joanna (Ιωανα). Her husband Χυζα, steward (επιτροπου) of Herod, is held by some to be the nobleman (βασιλικος) of Joh 4:46-53 who …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirit and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils and Joanna the w…
The opening verses provide a summary of yet another preaching tour (cf. 4:44). Luke states Jesus’ mission both in that passage and here as announci…
16th Century
Protestant
Joanna, the wife of Chuza. It is uncertain whether Luke intended his statement to apply to those women in the same manner as to Mary. To m…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward Joanna, or Juchan, as the Syriac version calls her, was a name, among…
We are told here that Christ's constant focus in life was teaching the gospel. The news of the kingdom of God is good news, and this is what Christ…
