“And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,”
And also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others — Luke's unique identification of the women traveling with Jesus is a remarkable social observation: these women are part of the disciple community. Mary Magdalene's seven demons communicate the depth of her transformation. Joanna the wife of Herod's household manager communicates social status and the political sensitivity of her association with Jesus.