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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 whom 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

More information

• Biblical women with admirable character, include: 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 Christian?
• What is a true Biblical Christian?
• What are good works and what is their reward?
• What are goodness and righteousness?
• Who is Paul?
• About ancient Rome in the Bible
• Women of the Bible
• Persia in the Bible