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Joanna

Wife of Chuza, Herod's steward; she followed Jesus, supported his ministry from her own means and was among the women at the empty tomb.

  • Knew Jesus personally
  • Followed Jesus in his public ministry

Awaiting theological review

What we know — and how

Scripture tells us

  • Luke names her among the women who provided for Jesus and the Twelve, and among those who told the apostles about the empty tomb.(Luke 8:1–3; Luke 24:10)

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