Persis is a Christian woman mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Her name appears in Romans 16:12, where Paul sends his personal greetings to her, highlighting her significant role and contributions within the early Christian community.

Biblical Reference:
In Romans 16:12, Paul writes, "Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord" . This verse is part of a larger section where Paul acknowledges various individuals who have been instrumental in the ministry and growth of the early church.

Role and Contributions:
Persis is commended by Paul for her labor "in the Lord," indicating her active involvement in the ministry and her dedication to the work of the Gospel. The use of the term "worked very hard" suggests that Persis was not only committed but also went above and beyond in her service. This commendation places her among the notable women in the early church who played crucial roles in supporting and spreading the Christian faith.

Cultural and Historical Context:
The mention of Persis, along with other women in Romans 16, reflects the important roles women held in the early Christian communities. Despite the patriarchal society of the time, women like Persis were recognized for their contributions and were integral to the church's mission. The name "Persis" itself suggests a possible connection to Persia, indicating the diverse backgrounds of early Christians.

Theological Significance:
Persis's mention in Paul's letter underscores the inclusive nature of the early church, where both men and women were valued for their service to the Lord. Her example serves as a testament to the active participation of women in the ministry and the acknowledgment of their efforts by church leaders like Paul. This recognition aligns with the broader biblical theme of God using individuals from all walks of life to fulfill His purposes.

Legacy:
While little is known about Persis beyond this brief mention, her legacy is preserved in the Scriptures as a model of faithful service. Her dedication and hard work continue to inspire believers to serve diligently in their own communities, regardless of recognition or status. Persis stands as a reminder of the vital contributions of women in the history of the church and the ongoing impact of their ministry.Persis

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Persis

(a Persian woman), a Christian woman at Rome, (Romans 16:12) whom St. Paul salutes. (A.D. 55.)

Persis

A Roman lady, whom Paul salutes, Romans 16:12, and calls his beloved sister.

A female Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Romans 16:12). She is spoken of as "beloved," and as having "laboured much in the Lord." (n.) A kind of coloring matter obtained from lichens.PERSIS

pur'-sis (Persis): The name of a female member of the Christian community at Rome, to whom Paul sent greetings (Romans 16:12). Paul designates her "the beloved, who labored much in the Lord." The name is not found in inscriptions of the imperial household, but it occurs as the name of a freedwoman (CIL, VI, 23, 959).

4069. Persis -- Persis, a Christian at Rome
... 4068, 4069. Persis. 4070 . Persis, a Christian at Rome. Part of Speech:
Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Persis Phonetic Spelling ...
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Persis
... ROMANS PERSIS. 'Salute the beloved Persis, who laboured much in the
Lord.'"Romans 16:12. There are a great number of otherwise ...
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of the Statue of Christ in Paneas which Julian Overthrew and Made ...
... Fountain of Emmaus in which Christ washed his Feet. Concerning the Tree Persis,
which worshiped Christ in Egypt, and the Wonders wrought through it. ...
/.../sozomen/the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xxi of the statue.htm

Rom. xvi. 5
... labor even. But Persis he calls beloved too, to show that she is greater
than these. For he says, "Salute my beloved Persis.". And ...
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Romans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
... PHOEBE. PRISCILLA AND AQUILA. TWO HOUSEHOLDS. TRYPHENA AND TRYPHOSA. PERSIS. A CRUSHED
SNAKE. TERTIUS. QUARTUS A BROTHER. CORINTHIANS (To II Corinthians, Chap. ...
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Contents
... TWO HOUSEHOLDS (Romans 16:10,11). TRYPHENA AND TRYPHOSA (Romans 16:12). PERSIS
(Romans 16:12). A CRUSHED SNAKE (Romans 16:20). TERTIUS (Romans 16:22, RV). ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/contents.htm

Accordingly, as this Man's Fame was Becoming Always the More ...
... came, and who he was, or by whom he had been sent, he used to reply: "I belong to
the district of Mesopotamia, but I come at present from Persis, having been ...
/.../4 accordingly as this mans.htm

These Things, Moreover, He Has Said with the view of Showing us ...
... And how, then, shall we credit the professions of this Manes, who comes from
Persis, [1807] and declares himself to be the Paraclete? ...
/.../35 these things moreover he.htm

Deacons and Deaconesses.
... deaconess of the church of Cenchreae, the port of Corinth, and it is more than probable
that Prisca (Priscilla), Mary, Tryphaena, Tryphosa, and Persis, whom he ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 62 deacons and deaconesses.htm

The Greek Philosophy in Great Part Derived from the Barbarians.
... even those among the Egyptians who are called Arpenodapt??, with all of whom I lived
in exile up to eighty years." For he went to Babylon, and Persis, and Egypt ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xv the greek philosophy in.htm

The Women of the Apostolic Age
... mouth. He also sends greeting to Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who, with Persis,
were probably deaconesses serving the church at Rome. ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/ii the women of the.htm

Persis (1 Occurrence)
...PERSIS. pur'-sis (Persis): The name of a female member of the Christian community
at Rome, to whom Paul sent greetings (Romans 16:12). ...Persis (1 Occurrence). ...
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Persians (6 Occurrences)
... pur'-shanz, -zhanz (parac, also equals PERSIA, PERSIS (which see); adjective parci
Hebrew, and parcay, Aramaic.; Persai, adjective only in Nehemiah 12:22 ...
/p/persians.htm - 20k

Medes (15 Occurrences)
... Rawlinson, Western Asiatic Inscriptions, I, 35) declares that he (810-781 BC) had
conquered "the land of the Medes and the land of Parsua" (Persis), as well as ...
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Beloved (117 Occurrences)
... 58 James 1:16; James 2:5). Many individuals are specified by name: Timothy (2 Timothy
1:2); Philemon (Philemon 1:1); Amplias, Urbane, Stachys, Persis (Romans 16 ...
/b/beloved.htm - 40k

Persist (10 Occurrences)

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Labor (181 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB ASV WBS). Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the
Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. (WEB ASV WBS). ...
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Labored (35 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis,
the beloved, who labored much in the Lord. (WEB ASV WBS). ...
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Labour (119 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved
Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. (KJV WEY DBY YLT). ...
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Laboured (34 Occurrences)
... Romans 16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the
beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. (KJV WEY DBY). ...
/l/laboured.htm - 16k

Labouring (18 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY YLT). Romans 16:12 salute Tryphaena, and Tryphosa, who are labouring in
the Lord; salute Persis, the beloved, who did labour much in the Lord. (YLT). ...
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