Notable women of the New Testament include the following:


New Testament Women

Name Description Biblical Reference
Mary the virgin mother of Jesus, has a place of honor among the women of the New Testament.
She is an enduring example of faith, humility, and service
Luke 1:26to56.
Hanna Recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah Luke 2:36-38
Bernice Sister of Agrippa before whom Paul made his defense Acts 25:13
Candace A queen of Ethiopia Acts 8:27
Chloe Woman who know of divisions in the church at Corinth 1 Cor. 1:11
Claudia Christian of Rome 2 Tim. 4:21
Damaris Woman of Athens converted under Pauls ministry Acts 17:34
Dorcas (Tabitha) Christian in Joppa who was raised from the dead by Peter Acts 9:36-41
Drusilla Wife of Felix, governor of Judea Acts 24:24
Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Luke 1:5, 13
Eunice Mother of Timothy 2 Tim. 1:5
Herodias Queen who demanded the execution of John the Baptist Matt. 14:3-10
Joanna Provided for the material needs of Jesus Luke 8:3
Lois Grandmother of Timothy 2 Tim. 1:5
Lydia Converted under Pauls ministry in Philippi Acts 16:14
Martha and Mary Sisters of Lazarus; friends of Jesus Luke 10:38-42
Mary Magdalene Woman from whom Jesus cast out demons Matt. 27:56to61; Mark 16:9
Phoebe A servant, perhaps of a deconess, in the church at Cenchrea Rom. 16:1, 2
Priscilla Wife of Aquila; laborer with Paul at Corinth and Ephesus Acts 18:2, 18, 19
Salome Mother of Jesus disciples James and John Matt. 20:20-24
Sapphira Held back goods from the early Christian community Acts 5:1
Susanna Provided for the material needs of Jesus Luke 8:3
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