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Persis
Greek: Περσίς —transliteration: Persis —meaning: a persikos (a Persian woman)
This is the name of a female Christian at Rome who Paul salutes. She is spoken of as “beloved,” and as having “labored much in the Lord.”
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. —Romans 16:12 KJV
Q & A
- Who are some of the biblical women with admirable character? Mrs. Noah, Mary (mother of Jesus), Esther, Deborah, and Milcah, daugher of Zelophehad, and Persis of Rome
- Who are Tryphena and Tryphosa?
- What is a true Biblical Christian?
- What are good works and what is their reward?
- What is goodness?
- Who is Paul? and what is his significance?
- Who are the Women of the Bible?
- Answers about Ancient Rome in the Bible
Persia (Iran)—What is its significance in the Bible?
Article Version: September 18, 2026