Luke 8:1-3·~1 min
Women Minister to Jesus
Jesus travels through towns and villages proclaiming the good news of the kingdom. The Twelve remain with him, and women who had been healed, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and many others, provide for the group from their own means.
S1oon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him, 2as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
Section summaryJesus travels from town to town announcing the kingdom, while the Twelve and several women accompany him. The women named here have been healed, and they support the work from their own resources.
Role in the chapterThis opening movement shows Jesus’ mission moving through towns with visible support from those who had been helped by him.