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Joanna

Joanna Follower of Jesus, Witness to the Resurrection

New Testamentc. AD 28 View journey on map

About Joanna

Joanna was the wife of Chuza, a manager of Herod's household. She was among the women whom Jesus healed and who supported His ministry financially. She was one of the women who went to the tomb on Easter morning and reported the resurrection to the apostles.

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Joanna's Character Traits

WealthyFaithfulWitness of resurrection

Joanna's Life Timeline

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  1. Healed by Jesusc. AD 28

    Joanna is healed by Jesus of evil spirits or infirmities.

    LUK 8:2

  2. Supports Jesus' Ministryc. AD 28-30

    Joanna supports Jesus and the disciples out of her own means.

    LUK 8:3

  3. At the TombAD 30

    Joanna goes to the tomb with spices and finds it empty.

    LUK 24:10

  4. Reports ResurrectionAD 30

    Joanna and the women tell the apostles about the empty tomb.

    LUK 24:10-11

Who is linked to Joanna

Joanna's Key Relationships

Jesus Christ
Jesus ChristDisciple

Disciple and Supporter - Joanna followed and financially supported Jesus.

Joanna's Key Locations

Galilee
Galilee

Where Joanna traveled with Jesus.

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Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Where Joanna witnessed the empty tomb.

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Spiritual Lessons from Joanna

Unlikely Disciples

Joanna was the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager - meaning she had connections to the court that was persecuting Jesus. Yet she followed Jesus openly. Sometimes disciples come from the most unexpected places, even from within hostile systems.

Key Verses about Joanna

Luke 8:1-3Luke 24:1-10

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