Susanna
“Lily”
Summary
One of the women who ministered to Jesus out of their resources during his Galilean ministry.
☩Ministry to Jesus
Susanna is mentioned among the women who accompanied Jesus and the twelve disciples through Galilee, providing for their needs out of their own means. She is listed alongside Mary Magdalene and Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. The mention of her name without further particulars implies she was well known in the early church, possibly due to her special devotion or her social rank.
☩Women Disciples
The presence of women among Jesus's supporters was notable in first-century Jewish society. These women demonstrated practical faith by using their personal resources to support Jesus's ministry. Their devoted service provided essential material support that enabled Jesus and the twelve to focus on preaching and teaching throughout Galilee.
Related Verses1 mention
Luke· 1 verse
References
- 1.George Morrish, "Susanna," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 2.James Hastings (ed.), "Susanna," in Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, vol. II (T. & T. Clark, 1906–1908).
- 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Susanna," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).