Man living at the time of the New Testament
Narcissus was likely a wealthy Christian in Rome with a household of believers.
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Narcissus is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as someone in Rome who had a household of believers (Rom.16.11). Paul sends greetings to those in this household, implying that Narcissus was a prominent Christian, likely wealthy enough to have servants or extended family living with him. Some scholars speculate that he could have been the secretary of the Emperor Claudius, also named Narcissus, who lived during Paul's time. However, the name was common, and Scripture does not provide definitive proof of this connection.
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Daffodil, a Roman whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:11). He is supposed to have been the private secretary of the emperor Claudius. This is, however, quite uncertain.
(stupidity), a dweller at Rome, (Romans 16:11) some members of whose household were known us Christians to St. Paul. Some have assumed the identity of this Narcissus with the secretary of the emperor Claudius; but this is quite uncertain.
astonishment; stupidity
NARCIS'SUS (daffodil), a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sends greeting. Rom 16:11. He is otherwise unknown. The name was a common one.
NARCIS'SUS (daffodil), a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sends greeting. Rom 16:11. He is otherwise unknown. The name was a common one.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G3488
Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
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