Female disciples in the new testament

While the New Testament does not provide a comprehensive list of female disciples, there are several women who are mentioned as followers of Jesus Christ or as playing important roles in the early Christian church. Here are some of the most notable female disciples in the New Testament:

  1. Mary Magdalene: Mary is often referred to as the "apostle to the apostles" because she was the first to see Jesus after his resurrection and was sent to tell the other disciples. (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, John 20:11-18)
  2. Joanna: Joanna was a wealthy woman who supported Jesus' ministry financially and was part of a group of women who followed him. (Luke 8:3)
  3. Susanna: Susanna was another woman who supported Jesus' ministry financially and was part of the same group as Joanna. (Luke 8:3)
  4. Mary, the mother of James and John: Mary was the mother of two of Jesus' twelve apostles, James and John. She was present at the crucifixion and was part of the group of women who followed Jesus. (Matthew 27:55-56, Mark 15:40-41)
  5. The women who followed Jesus from Galilee: This group of women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna, followed Jesus from Galilee and supported his ministry financially. (Luke 8:1-3)
  6. Phoebe: Phoebe was a deacon in the early Christian church in Cenchrea and is mentioned in Romans 16:1-2 as a patron of the apostle Paul.
  7. Euodia and Syntyche: Euodia and Syntyche were two women who were coworkers with Paul in the early Christian church and are mentioned in Philippians 4:2-3 as being in conflict with each other.
  8. Tryphena and Tryphosa: Tryphena and Tryphosa were two women who were coworkers with Paul in the early Christian church and are mentioned in Romans 16:12 as being faithful workers.
  9. Persis: Persis was a woman who was a faithful worker in the early Christian church and is mentioned in Romans 16:12 as being a hard worker.
  10. Andronicus and Junia: Andronicus and Junia were a couple who were apostles and are mentioned in Romans 16:7 as being imprisoned for their faith.

These women, along with others, played important roles in the early Christian church and were part of the movement that spread the message of Jesus Christ throughout the ancient world.