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Women as Gospel Laborers
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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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:12
18th Century
Theologian
Tryphena and Tryphosa. These names, with the participle rendered "who labour," are in the feminine gender, and these were probably two hol…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:12
Tryphaena and Tryphosa (Τρυφαιναν κα Τρυφωσαν). Probably sisters and possibly twins. Both names come from the same root, the verb …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:12
19th Century
Bishop
Tryphena and Tryphosa.—Probably sisters or near relatives. They, too, may have been attached to the court.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:12
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…
John Gill
On Romans 16:12
17th Century
Pastor
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord
These two were women, and are said to be noble women of Iconium, whom the…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 16:1–16
17th Century
Minister
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…