1 Now
it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village,
preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were
with Him, 2 and
certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called
Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, 3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s
steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their
substance.
Commentary
Having freely forgiven a repentant sinful woman while dinning in a Pharisees house. Jesus now goes through every city and village in that region, “preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God.” Thus, many would’ve also experienced the grace and forgiveness and love of God for them while Jesus was there. Now the twelve were also with Jesus while He was doing so, and they too would’ve been observing and thus learning of all these things. Now the Scripture briefly notes that there was certain woman who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities who were also with the twelve and who ministered to Jesus. The first mentioned is Mary Magdalene a woman who had seven demons cast out of her. And thus, like the previous sinful woman Jesus forgave, Mary Magdalene would have been a social outcast, and likely estranged from the greater faith community. After her is mentioned Joanna the wife of a man named Chuza, who was Herod’s steward. And thus, he was the man who ran Herod’s household. How his wife came to know and follow Jesus is untold, nonetheless the Gospel is never bound to social or economic boundaries, but reaches all people from all walks of life everywhere! Then there is a woman named Susanna, who is mentioned along with many other women as also providing for Jesus from their own substance. These women then who would’ve been unknown to crowds and multitudes whom Jesus preached too and healed were themselves ministering to Him! And thus, their contribution to Him from their own substance so He could keep ministering to one and to all is now recalled and mentioned, because what they did will never be forgotten by Him. Rest assured then all woman who likewise down through the centuries who also ministered to those who were, and are, ministering the Gospel will likewise never be forgotten, but they’re good works and deeds and sacrifices for Him will be recalled and repaid by Him in heaven.
Commentary
Having freely forgiven a repentant sinful woman while dinning in a Pharisees house. Jesus now goes through every city and village in that region, “preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God.” Thus, many would’ve also experienced the grace and forgiveness and love of God for them while Jesus was there. Now the twelve were also with Jesus while He was doing so, and they too would’ve been observing and thus learning of all these things. Now the Scripture briefly notes that there was certain woman who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities who were also with the twelve and who ministered to Jesus. The first mentioned is Mary Magdalene a woman who had seven demons cast out of her. And thus, like the previous sinful woman Jesus forgave, Mary Magdalene would have been a social outcast, and likely estranged from the greater faith community. After her is mentioned Joanna the wife of a man named Chuza, who was Herod’s steward. And thus, he was the man who ran Herod’s household. How his wife came to know and follow Jesus is untold, nonetheless the Gospel is never bound to social or economic boundaries, but reaches all people from all walks of life everywhere! Then there is a woman named Susanna, who is mentioned along with many other women as also providing for Jesus from their own substance. These women then who would’ve been unknown to crowds and multitudes whom Jesus preached too and healed were themselves ministering to Him! And thus, their contribution to Him from their own substance so He could keep ministering to one and to all is now recalled and mentioned, because what they did will never be forgotten by Him. Rest assured then all woman who likewise down through the centuries who also ministered to those who were, and are, ministering the Gospel will likewise never be forgotten, but they’re good works and deeds and sacrifices for Him will be recalled and repaid by Him in heaven.
Scripture Quotations
New King James Version. (1982): Thomas Nelson
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