Luke 8:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Joanna, Susanna, and many other women support Jesus and His company from their own means.
What Does Luke 8:3 Mean?
The circle widens. Joanna is the wife of Chuza, the steward who managed the household of Herod Antipas, which means the good news has quietly reached the palace itself. With Susanna and many others, these women ministered to Jesus of their substance, sustaining the traveling company from their own means.
The Lord who feeds multitudes lets Himself be fed by grateful hearts. These women turn their resources into the daily bread of the ministry, and Luke honors them by name. Giving is discipleship as surely as preaching, and ordinary provision is sacred work. The kingdom has always moved forward on the quiet generosity of those whom Jesus has touched.
Luke 8:3 in the Original Language
diakoneo (διακονέω), 'ministered' -- to serve and provide for the needs of another.
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What does Luke 8:3 mean?
Joanna, Susanna, and many other women support Jesus and His company from their own means.