The Unmarried Prophets
God told this prophet, often called the “weeping prophet,” never to marry.
Who is Jeremiah?
This apostle said, “It is good for them to remain unmarried as I am.
Who is Paul?
This sister of Lazarus listened at Jesus’ feet instead of serving.
Who is Mary of Bethany?
This elderly prophetess, widowed young, spent her life fasting and praying in the temple.
Who is Anna?
This eunuch, baptized by Philip, returned to Ethiopia unmarried.
Who is the Ethiopian Eunuch?
This prophet called down fire from heaven but never took a wife.
Who is Elijah?
Known as the “Son of Encouragement,” this missionary wasn’t recorded with a wife.
Who is Barnabas?
This sister of Lazarus complained that she was left to serve alone.
Who is Martha of Bethany?
A merchant of purple cloth from Thyatira, she was baptized along with her household.
Who is Lydia?
This Nazarite judge of Israel never married but was ruined by Delilah.
Who is Samson?
Taken captive as a youth, he interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams with no spouse mentioned.
Who is Daniel?
A young protégé of Paul, he was reminded not to let anyone despise his youth.
Who is Timothy?
This Bethany man was famously raised from the dead, with no spouse mentioned.
Who is Lazarus?
This judge of Israel, a prophetess, led under a palm tree and delivered victory alongside Barak.
Who is Deborah?
Along with Meshach and Abednego, this man stood firm against the golden image.
Who is Shadrach?
Known for receiving a “double portion” of his master’s spirit, he never married
Who is Elisha?
Appointed by Paul to organize churches in Crete, this leader shows no record of marriage.
Who is Titus?
This woman, delivered from seven demons, was a devoted follower of Jesus.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This woman, also called Tabitha, was raised from the dead by Peter; no spouse recorded.
Who is Dorcas?
This companion of Daniel survived the furnace; his Hebrew name was Mishael.
Who is Meshach?
This antediluvian prophet “walked with God” until God took him, with no wife ever mentioned.
Who is Enoch?
This Hellenistic Jew boldly recounted Israel’s history before being stoned to death.
Who is Stephen?
At the resurrection morning, this woman went to anoint Jesus’ body, with no husband named.
Who is Salome?
Alongside Priscilla, this woman was a co-worker in the gospel, often overlooked, and mentioned by Paul as “outstanding among the apostles,” in Romans 16.
Who is Junia?
The third of Daniel’s friends in the furnace, his Hebrew name was Azariah.
Who is Abednego?