Some Godly Women

In The New Testament

By Bryan Gibson

Lois and Eunice, Timothy’s grandmother and mother, who both had a genuine faith, and who taught Timothy the Scriptures from childhood (2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-15).

Dorcas, who was full of good works and charitable deeds (Acts 9:36-39).

Lydia, who obeyed the gospel and then became a hostess for Paul and his companions (Acts 16:14-15, 40).

Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea; a helper of many (Romans 16:1-2).

Priscilla, who together with her husband, Aquila, explained to Apollos the way of God more accurately (Acts 18:24-26).

Anna, a prophetess, who served God with fastings and prayers night and day, and who spoke of Jesus to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem (Luke 2:36-38).

Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s mother, who was righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless (Luke 1:6).

Martha, who welcomed Jesus into her home on a couple of occasions and served Him (Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-8); and who also proclaimed her faith in Jesus by saying, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world” (John 11:24-27).

Mary, who sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word (Luke 10:38-42).

Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and other women, all of whom provided for Jesus from their own substance (Luke 8:1-3).

Tryphena, Tryphosa, and others who labored in the gospel, or in the Lord (Romans 16:12, 6; Philippians 4:3).

Mary, the mother of John Mark, in whose home many were gathered together praying (Acts 12:12).