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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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 8:3
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Luke 8:3
Joanna (Ιωανα). Her husband Χυζα, steward (επιτροπου) of Herod, is held by some to be the nobleman (βασιλικος) of Joh 4:46-53 who …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 8:3
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 8:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 8:3
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…
John Calvin
On Luke 8:3
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Luke 8:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward
Joanna, or Juchan, as the Syriac version calls her, was a name, among…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 8:1–3
17th Century
Minister
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…