Thematic Bible: Distinctions of women
Thematic Bible
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First to proclaim the resurrection
Then they ran quickly from the tomb in fear and great joy, to announce the news to his disciples.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First preacher to the jews
and having been a widow for eighty-four years. She was never away from the temple; night and day she worshipped, fasting and praying. Now at that very hour she came up, and she offered praise to God and spoke of him to all who were on the outlook for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First to greet Christian missionaries (paul and silas) in europe
On the sabbath we went outside the gate to the bank of the river, where as usual there was a place of prayer; we sat down and talked to the women who had gathered.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First european convert
Among the listeners there was a woman called Lydia, a dealer in purple who belonged to the town of Thyatira. She reverenced God, and the Lord opened her heart to attend to what Paul said.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » Last at the cross
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » Attended the first prayer-meeting
All these men resorted with one mind to prayer, together with the women, with Mary the mother of Jesus and with his brothers.
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First at the tomb
On the first day of the week Mary of Magdala went early to the tomb, when it was still dark; but as she saw the boulder had been removed from the tomb,