Female Christian in Rome greeted by Paul
Persis
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:12.
ΠερσίςPersis
The name means “same as Persia.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Persis Written by AI
Persis was a female Christian mentioned by Paul in his greetings to the church in Rome (Romans 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.
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
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.”
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 her
- Romans 16:12
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard 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.