Christian in Rome with a household
Narcissus
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:11.
ΝάρκισσοςNarcissus
The name means “astonishment; stupidity.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Narcissus Written by AI
Narcissus is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as someone in Rome who had a household of believers (Romans 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
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.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Romans 16:11
Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.