Persis Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Persis, a beloved female Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans.
beloved of Paul (ROM 16:12)
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· Also called · none G4069 · ROM 16:12 same as Persia
- he פֶּרְסִיס perəsiys · none · ROM 16:12
- el Περσίς Persís · G4069 · ROM 16:12
- el Περσίς · G4069
- bg Персида
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Persis Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Persis was a female Christian mentioned by Paul in his greetings to the church in Rome (Rom 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.
Persis Dictionary
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.”
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Persis_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Persis@Rom.16.12) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, persis_2317)