Luke 8:4

Key Reflection

In Luke 8:4, Jesus recounts the support of his female followers among those in Herod’s court. Joanna, the wife of Chuzas (a high-ranking official), and Susanna, along with other women who managed significant household resources, provided financial backing for Jesus’ ministry. This detail highlights the involvement of influential women from powerful families, indicating that even within the elite circles of Roman-occupied Judea, support for Jesus was not limited to the lower classes but extended to those in positions of influence and wealth.