The words of Jesus
What Did Jesus Say About Women?
In a world that overlooked them, Jesus honored women, defended them, taught them, and entrusted them with the first news of His resurrection. His words reveal their full dignity before God.
“Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.”
Jesus, in Luke 8:48, King James Version
He calls a suffering woman daughter and heals her openly.
“Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
Jesus, in John 8:11, King James Version
He shields a woman from her accusers and offers a new start.
“Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Jesus, in Luke 10:42, King James Version
He affirms a woman's place as a learner at His feet.
“Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.”
Jesus, in Matthew 26:13, King James Version
He immortalizes one woman's act of love.
“ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound ... be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?”
Jesus, in Luke 13:16, King James Version
He calls a bent-over woman a daughter of Abraham and sets her free.
What Jesus is really saying
Every time Jesus meets a woman in the Gospels, He lifts her up: healing her, defending her, teaching her, sending her out with good news. In an age that treated women as lesser, He treated them as beloved image-bearers of God. His actions preach a dignity the world was slow to see.
Who these words reveal Him to be
The way Jesus treats women reveals the heart of God toward every person the world overlooks. He heals them, defends them, teaches them, and entrusts them with the first news of His rising. Only the Lord could restore such dignity with a word. In honoring the overlooked, He shows Himself to be the God who sees, the Savior who came for all, and the King whose kingdom leaves no one behind.
Come to Him
Whoever you are, you are seen and valued by Jesus with a love the world cannot match. He calls you by a tender name and offers you a place at His feet. You are welcome here.
His words were always meant to lead you to Himself. You can begin with Jesus here, ask someone to pray with you, or read His words in the Bible.