Narcissus Summary
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Narcissus was likely a wealthy Christian in Rome with a household of believers.
Paul sends greetings to his household (ROM 16:11)
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Narcissus
astonishment; stupidity
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Narcissus
· Also called · none G3488 · ROM 16:11 astonishment; stupidity
- he נַרְקִיסוֹס narəqisos · none · ROM 16:11
- el Νάρκισσος Nárkissos · G3488 · ROM 16:11
- el Νάρκισσος · G3488
- bg Нарцис
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Narcissus Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Narcissus is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as someone in Rome who had a household of believers (Rom 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.
Narcissus Dictionary
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.
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