Joanna

Q: What is significant about Joanna's husband?

Chuza managed Herod Antipas's household—the same Herod who killed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus. Joanna's following Jesus was risky; it could have endangered her husband's position. Her faith cost her something. She chose Jesus despite her comfortable situation.

Follower of Jesus, Witness to the Resurrection

New Testament

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.

Character Traits

WealthyFaithfulWitness of resurrection

Life Timeline

Healed by Jesusc. AD 28

Joanna is healed by Jesus of evil spirits or infirmities.

LUK 8:2

Supports Jesus' Ministryc. AD 28-30

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

LUK 8:3

At the TombAD 30

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

LUK 24:10

Reports ResurrectionAD 30

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

LUK 24:10-11

Key Relationships

Jesus ChristDisciple

Disciple and Supporter - Joanna followed and financially supported Jesus.

Key Locations

Galilee

Where Joanna traveled with Jesus.

Jerusalem

Where Joanna witnessed the empty tomb.

Spiritual Lessons

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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