Luke 8:3

Luke 8:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
• New International Version (NIV)Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.

Context of Luke 8:3

1Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve [disciples] were with Him, 2and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and diseases: Mary, called Magdalene [from the city of Magdala in Galilee], from whom seven demons had come out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means [as was the custom for a rabbi’s disciples]. 4When a large crowd was gathering together, and people from city after city were coming to Him, He spoke [to them] using a parable: 5“The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road and it was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the sky ate it up.

Luke 8:3 word by word

καὶ Ἰωάννα γυνὴ Χουζᾶ ἐπιτρόπου Ἡρῴδου καὶ Σουσάννα καὶ ἕτεραι πολλαὶ αἵτινες διηκόνουν αὐτοῖς ἐκ τῶν ὑπαρχόντων αὐταῖς.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• JoannaἸωάννα, ἸωανάνIōanna · JoannaG2489
• the wifeγυνήgunē · woman: wifeG1135
• of ChuzaΧουζᾶςChouzas · ChuzaG5529
• Herod’sἩρώδηςHērōdēs · HerodG2264
• stewardἐπίτροποςepitropos · managerG2012
• SusannaΣουσάνναSousanna · SusannaG4677
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• othersἕτεροςheteros · otherG2087
• whichὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• ministeredδιακονέωdiakoneō · to serveG1247
• unto himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• ofἀπόapo · away fromG575
• substanceὑπάρχωhuparchō · be alreadyG5225

Cross-references for Luke 8:3

• Luke 24:10Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna [the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward] and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles.
• Luke 9:7Now Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea] heard about all that was being done [by Jesus], and he was thoroughly perplexed, because it was said by some that John [the Baptist whom he had ordered beheaded] had been raised from the dead,
• John 4:46So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son was sick in Capernaum.
• Acts 13:1Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets [who spoke a new message of God to the people] and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch, and Saul.
• Philippians 4:22All God’s people wish to be remembered to you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
• 1 Chronicles 29:14“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer as generously as this? For all things come from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.
• Isaiah 23:18But her commercial gain and her prostitute’s wages will be dedicated to the Lord; it will not be treasured or stored up, but her commercial gain will become sufficient food and stately clothing for those who dwell (minister) in the presence of the Lord.
• Matthew 2:11And after entering the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then, after opening their treasure chests, they presented to Him gifts [fit for a king, gifts] of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• Matthew 25:40The King will answer and say to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did it for one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it for Me.’
• Matthew 26:11For you always have the poor with you; but you will not always have Me.
• Acts 9:36Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, (which translated into Greek means Dorcas). She was rich in acts of kindness and charity which she continually did.
• 2 Corinthians 8:9For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
• 1 Timothy 5:10and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Commentaries on Luke 8:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Herod's steward - Though the original word, , signifies sometimes the inspector or overseer of a province, and sometimes a tutor of children, yet here it seems to signify the overseer of Herod's domestic affairs: the steward of his household. Steward of the household was an office in the king's palace by s. 24, of Hen. VIII. The person is now entitled lord steward of the king's household, and the office is, I believe, more honorable and of more importance…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Herod‘s steward - Herod Antipas, who reigned in Galilee. He was a son of Herod the Great. The word “steward” means one who has charge of the domestic affairs of a family, to provide for it. This office was generally held by a “slave” who was esteemed the most faithful, and was often conferred as a reward of fidelity. Ministered - Gave for his support. Of their substance - Their property; their possessions. Christians then believed, when they professed to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-3as well as some women: In the time of Jesus, Jewish rabbis (religious teachers with authority) did not have women disciples. So this was unusual. Some of these women, like Joanna, came from wealthy families and gave financial support to the ministry of Jesus.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward--If the steward of such a godless, cruel, and licentious wretch as Herod Antipas (see on Mr 6:14, &c.) differed greatly from himself, his post would be no easy or enviable one. That he was a disciple of Christ is very improbable, though he might be favorably disposed towards Him. But what we know not of him, and may fear he lacked, we are sure his wife possessed. Healed either of "evil spirits" or of some one of…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 8:3

• Chuza
• Demons
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joanna
• Liberality
• Love
• Mary
• Steward
• Susanna

In the dictionaries

• Antipas
• Choke
• Fall
• Jeopardy
• Joanna
• Mary
• Nobleman
• Possess
• Somebody
• Strive

Commentaries on Luke 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings