Tryphosa Summary
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Tryphosa was a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
worker in the Lord to whom Paul sends greetings (ROM 16:12)
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Tryphosa
thrice shining
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Tryphosa
· Also called · none G5173 · ROM 16:12 thrice shining
- he טְרִיפוֹסָה trifosah · none · ROM 16:12
- el Τρυφῶσα Truphō͂sa · G5173 · ROM 16:12
- el Τρυφῶσα · G5173
- bg Трифоса
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Tryphosa Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Tryphosa is mentioned briefly in Rom 16:12 as one of the Christian women in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings. She is described as one who "worked hard in the Lord," indicating her dedication and service to the church. Paul's greeting suggests that Tryphosa was a prominent member of the Roman Christian community and had labored diligently for the cause of Christ. No other details are provided about her background or specific role in the church. The mention of Tryphosa, along with other women such as Tryphaena and Persis, highlights the significant contributions of women in the early church and their partnership in the gospel ministry.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Tryphosa_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Tryphosa@Rom.16.12) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, tryphosa_2882)