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Luke 8:3

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1 Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,

2 as well as some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.

4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable:

5 “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, where it was trampled, and the birds of the air devoured it.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
KJV
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
WEB
and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who served them from their possessions.
ASV
and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod`s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.
DARBY
and Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered to him of their substance.
BLB
and Joanna wife of Chuza, steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, who were ministering to them out of their means.
ÅB
og Johanna, som var gift med Kuzas, Herodes' foged, og Susanna og mange andre, som tjente dem med det de eide.
OTB
Johanna, hustru til Kusa, Herodes' forvalter; Susanna; og mange andre som støttet dem med det de eide.
B1930
og Johanna, som var gift med Kuzas, Herodes' foged, og Susanna og mange andre, som tjente dem med det de eide.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 2 Corinthians 8:9

    For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

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  • Philippians 4:22

    All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.

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  • Acts 9:36–39

    In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

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  • John 4:46–53

    So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:10

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

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  • 1 Chronicles 29:14

    But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

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  • Matthew 25:40

    And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

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  • Matthew 26:11

    The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.

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