“Women in the New Testament,” Friend, May 1986, 26
Women in the New Testament
Only a few women appear by name in the New Testament. Do you recognize them after reading the short descriptions?
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1. Elisabeth |
a. Anointed Jesus’ feet (Matt. 26:6–13; John 11:1–2) |
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2. Mary |
b. Raised from the dead by Peter (Acts 9:39–40) |
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3. Anna |
c. Struck dead for lying to the Lord (Acts 5:1–10) |
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4. Mary Magdalene | |
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5. Martha |
e. Prophetess who served in the temple where Jesus was brought when He was a baby (Luke 2:36–37) |
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6. Rhoda |
f. Mother of Jesus (Luke 1:30–31) |
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7. Dorcas (Tabitha) |
g. So happy to share the news that Peter was at the gate that she didn’t open it for him (Acts 12:13–14) |
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8. Sapphira |
h. First person to see Jesus after His resurrection (Mark 16:9) |
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9. Mary of Bethany |
i. With Mary and Mary Magdalene, she brought spices to anoint the body of Jesus (Mark 16:1) |
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10. Salome |
j. Sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany (John 11:1) |