Charles Spurgeon often spoke highly of women in the Bible, emphasizing their faith, devotion, and role in God's plan. Here are a few of his quotes related to biblical women:
1. On Mary of Bethany (Luke 10:39)
“She was wise. She knew that sitting at the Master’s feet was better than serving at the table. Some of us are so busy working for Christ that we have no time to commune with Him.”
2. On the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25-34)
“She came behind Him in the press, and she touched Him. Poor, timid thing, she would rather touch Him behind His back than meet His face. But faith, even in its trembling, saves the soul.”
3. On the Syrophoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30)
“Great was her faith. She saw mercy in the very rebuff of Christ, and in His silence, she found hope. Let us learn from her never to be daunted in our prayers.”
4. On Ruth
“Ruth’s choice was solemn, deliberate, decided, and immediate. Let every soul that seeks the Lord imitate her in steadfastness.”
5. On Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-20)
“Hannah’s silent prayer, though unheard by man, was accepted by God. The sighs of a broken heart have a melody in them for the ear of the Most High.”
6. On Mary, the Mother of Jesus
"That lowly woman had the high honor of bearing the Christ, but a higher honor still was given her in being a believer in Him."
7. On the Woman Who Washed Jesus' Feet (Luke 7:36-50)
"Love and faith are sisters, and where faith has washed the sinner’s feet with tears, love will wipe them with the hairs of her head."
8. On Deborah (Judges 4-5)
"When the men of Israel were too cowardly to lead, God found a woman with faith enough to trust in Him and courage enough to obey His call."
"Esther risked her life for her people, but in truth, she was safe, for she was in the path of duty. No one ever lost anything by faith, though many have perished through fear."
10. On the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:1-30)
"This poor woman, with her broken life and thirsty soul, found in Christ a wellspring of mercy. It is always thus: the most unworthy are often the first to drink of His grace."
11. On Women’s Role in the Church
"The church of God owes much to godly women, for they have been the helpers of the church in feeding the poor, comforting the sorrowful, and spreading the Gospel in quiet, unassuming ways."
12. On the Faith of Women in Scripture
"Many women have been able to trust their Lord when their husbands have been unbelieving. Their gentle firmness and patient love have won their households for Christ."
13. On the Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16)
"She gave the little she had, and God multiplied it. Oh, that we had the faith of this poor widow! She trusted God in famine and saw His hand in abundance."
14. On Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
"Martha’s service was good, but Mary’s choice was better. Sitting at Jesus’ feet must come before serving at His table."
15. On Sarah’s Faith (Hebrews 11:11-12)
"Sarah laughed at the promise, but God turned her laughter of doubt into laughter of joy. Even weak faith, when placed in a strong God, shall see miracles."
16. On the Daughters of Zelophehad (Numbers 27:1-7)
"These women claimed their inheritance in faith, and God honored them. When we ask in faith, according to His will, He will not turn us away."
17. On the Women at the Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10)
"The women were last at the cross and first at the tomb. Let no one say that women cannot love their Lord with deep devotion and holy boldness."
18. On the Role of Godly Women
"A holy woman is a jewel in the Church. Her prayers, her example, and her love bring warmth and strength to the household of faith."