Mary, the virgin mother of Jesus, has a place of honor among the women of the New Testament. As the first member of the human race to accept Christ, she stands as the first of the redeemed throughout Christian history. She is an enduring example of faith, humility, and service (Luke 1:26-56). Other notable women of the New Testament include the following:
Name Description Biblical Reference
Anna Recognized Jesus as the long awaited Messiah Luke 2:36-38
Bernice Sister of Agrippa before whom Paul made his defense. Acts 25:13
Chloe Woman who knew 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 Paul’s ministry. Acts 17:34
Drusilla Wife of Felix, governor of Judea Acts 24:24
Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist Like 1:5, 13
Eunice Mother of Timothy 2 Tim 1:5
Herodias Queen who demanded the execution of John Matt 14:3-10
the Baptist.
Joanna Provided for the material needs of Jesus Luke 8:3
Lois Grandmother of Timothy 2 Tim 1:5
Lydia Convert under Paul’s 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 27:56-61; Mark 16:9
Phoeba A servant, perhaps a deaconess,
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
Sapphira Held back goods from the early Christian community Acts 5:1
Susanna Provided for the material needs of Jesus Luke 8:3
Tabitha (Dorcas) Christian in Joppa who was raised from
the dead by Peter. Acts 9:36-41
