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Women supported Jesus' work
Luke names women, including Mary Magdalene, Joanna and Susanna, who travelled with Jesus and supported him from their own means. Luke 8:1–3
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With Jesus were the twelve, "and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene... and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions." Luke 8:1–3
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Luke 8:1–3 WEB
1Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of God’s Kingdom. With him were the twelve, 2and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out; 3and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who served them from their possessions.