Women Who Followed Jesus
The named women of Luke 8:1–3 and the cross
13 profiles tagged Women Who Followed Jesus.
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Chuza
Steward of Herod Antipas whose wife supported Jesus
Chuza was a high-ranking household manager for Herod Antipas whose wife, Joanna, was a prominent supporter and disciple of Jesus Christ.
Herod the Tetrarch
Tetrarch of Galilee who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus Christ
The regional ruler of Galilee and Perea who beheaded John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus Christ.
James son of Alphaeus, Apostle
Apostle of Jesus Christ known as the son of Alphaeus
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his parentage to Alphaeus and often identified as 'James the Less' or 'the younger.'
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Joanna
A wealthy follower of Jesus healed and known for funding His ministry and witnessing the Resurrection
Joanna was a wealthy woman healed by Jesus who became a prominent disciple and a key witness to the Resurrection.
Joseph of Arimathea
Sanhedrin member who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial
A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who provided his own new tomb for the burial of Christ after the crucifixion.
Joses, Son of Mary
son of Mary and brother of James the Younger who is mentioned in the crucifixion narrative
Joses was the son of Mary (a follower of Jesus) and the brother of James the Younger, mentioned in the context of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
Mary, Mother of James and Joses
mother of James and Joses who witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
A dedicated follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion, prepared for His burial, and was among the first to witness the empty tomb.
Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion
The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.
Salome, Mother of the Sons of Zebedee
Mother of the apostles James and John who witnessed the crucifixion and visited the empty tomb
A devoted follower of Jesus and the mother of the apostles James and John, present at both the crucifixion and the empty tomb.
Susanna
A benefactor who supported Jesus and his disciples from her personal resources
Susanna was a woman healed of unnamed ailments by Jesus who became a dedicated disciple and financial supporter of his ministry.