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Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.
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Paul commends three women—Tryphena, Tryphosa, and Persis—for their "labor in the Lord." Commentators explain this work likely involved vital ministries such as caring for the sick, providing hospitality, supporting the church financially, and offering private instruction. Their inclusion highlights the essential and active role women played in the mission of the early church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Tryphena and Tryphosa. These names, with the participle rendered "who labour," are in the feminine gender, and these were probably two hol…
Tryphaena and Tryphosa (Τρυφαιναν κα Τρυφωσαν). Probably sisters and possibly twins. Both names come from the same root, the verb …
19th Century
Anglican
Tryphena and Tryphosa.—Probably sisters or near relatives. They, too, may have been attached to the court.
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Mary is a Semitic name borne by several women in the NT. Paul indicates his precise knowledge of her, testifying to her hard work for the saints, b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord These two were women, and are said to be noble women of Iconium, whom the…
Paul recommends Phebe to the Christians at Rome. It is fitting for Christians to help one another in their affairs, especially strangers; we do not…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. After mentioning certain personal matters concerning himself to the Romans, the Apostle now presents personal matters pertaining to other…
