Woman living at the time of the New Testament
Persis, a beloved female Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans.
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Persis was a female Christian mentioned by Paul in his greetings to the church in Rome (Rom.16.12). Paul describes her as "the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord." This brief mention suggests that Persis was a dedicated and hardworking member of the Christian community in Rome. The fact that Paul specifically mentions her and commends her for her work in the Lord indicates that she played a significant role in the church, possibly in serving or ministering to others. The name Persis suggests that she may have been of Persian origin or descent.
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A female Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:12). She is spoken of as “beloved,” and as having “laboured much in the Lord.”
(a Persian woman), a Christian woman at Rome, (Romans 16:12) whom St. Paul salutes. (A.D. 55.)
PER'SIS (a Persian woman), a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sends his salutation. Rom 16:12.
PER'SIS (a Persian woman), a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sends his salutation. Rom 16:12.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4069
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.
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