Women

Women Who Ministered in the New Testament

Roles, Places, Key References & Short Summaries — Contempo Dark Rainbow style

#	Name	Role / Title	Place / Context	Key Reference(s) & Summary
1	Mary (mother of Jesus)	Chosen Vessel / Faithful Disciple	Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem	Luke 1:26–38; John 19:25–27; Acts 1:14 Obedient servant who bore the Messiah; present at the cross and in the upper room; model of humble faith.
2	Mary Magdalene	Disciple / First Witness of Resurrection	Galilee, Jerusalem	Luke 8:2–3; John 20:11–18 Delivered from demons; devoted follower; first to see and report the risen Lord.
3	Joanna (wife of Chuza)	Supporter / Witness	Galilee	Luke 8:3; 24:10 Provided material support to Jesus’ ministry and was a witness to the resurrection.
4	Susanna	Supporter	Galilee	Luke 8:3 One of the women who supported Jesus financially and ministerially.
5	Martha	Hostess / Servant	Bethany	Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–27 Opened her home to Jesus; known for service and a strong confession of Christ.
6	Mary (sister of Martha & Lazarus)	Devotional Disciple	Bethany	Luke 10:39; John 12:3 Sat at Jesus’ feet and anointed Him—example of worship and devotion.
7	Mary (mother of John Mark)	Host / Early Church Supporter	Jerusalem	Acts 12:12 Hosted believers for prayer in her home; Peter visited after release from prison.
8	Dorcas (Tabitha)	Deaconess / Charity Worker	Joppa	Acts 9:36–42 Known for good works and caring for widows; raised from the dead by Peter.
9	Lydia	Businesswoman / Church Host	Philippi	Acts 16:14–15, 40 Dealer in purple cloth; first European convert; hosted the church in her home.
10	Priscilla (with Aquila)	Teacher / Mission Partner	Corinth, Ephesus, Rome	Acts 18:1–3, 18–26; Romans 16:3–5; 1 Cor 16:19 Worked closely with Paul; instructed Apollos; hosted house churches; tentmakers by trade.
11	Phoebe	Deacon / Patron	Cenchrea (near Corinth)	Romans 16:1–2 Called a deacon of the church and a benefactor; Paul entrusted her with delivering Romans letter.
12	Chloe	Household Leader / Informant	Corinth	1 Corinthians 1:11 Her household reported divisions in the Corinthian church to Paul—likely hosted believers.
13	Nympha	House Church Leader	Laodicea	Colossians 4:15 Paul sends greetings to the church that meets in her house.
14	Euodia & Syntyche	Co-workers / Leaders	Philippi	Philippians 4:2–3 Paul urges them to be of the same mind; recognized as co-laborers in the gospel.
15	Anna (the prophetess)	Prophetess / Worshipper	Jerusalem (Temple)	Luke 2:36–38 Recognized the infant Jesus as Messiah; devoted to prayer and fasting; a public witness in the temple.
16	Elizabeth	Righteous Matriarch	Judea	Luke 1:5–45; 57–66 Mother of John the Baptist; filled with the Holy Spirit; blessed Mary.
17	The Samaritan Woman (at the well)	Evangelist to her town	Sychar, Samaria	John 4:4–42 Testified about Jesus to her townspeople; initiated large-scale Samaritan belief.
18	Rhoda	Servant / Witness	Jerusalem	Acts 12:13–15 Recognized Peter’s voice at the door after his release; part of the praying community.
19	Daughters of Philip (four)	Prophetesses	Caesarea	Acts 21:8–9 Philip’s daughters prophesied—demonstrating women’s prophetic ministry in the early church.
20	Lois & Eunice	Generational Disciples / Mentors	Lystra	2 Timothy 1:5 Timothy’s grandmother (Lois) and mother (Eunice) passed sincere faith to him—modeling family discipleship.

Notes: This list focuses on women explicitly named in the New Testament who ministered in notable ways—teaching, prophesying, hosting house churches, supporting financially, evangelizing, and serving. Many other unnamed women likely served likewise. Verse references give a starting point for deeper study.

Created for Deva Varthai Bible Study — Women in the New Testament 🌿