Tryphena
Faithful Worker in the Lord
Tryphena was a Christian woman in the church at Rome whom Paul greets in his letter to the Romans. She is mentioned together with Tryphosa, and both are commended for their hard work in the Lord's service. Her name means 'delicate' or 'refined'.
Key events
Greeting from Paul
Paul sends a personal greeting to Tryphena and Tryphosa in his letter to the Romans, acknowledging their faithful work for the Lord in the church.
12Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who work hard in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
ἀσπάσασθε Τρύφαιναν καὶ Τρυφῶσαν τὰς κοπιώσας ἐν κυρίῳ. ἀσπάσασθε Περσίδα τὴν ἀγαπητήν, ἥτις πολλὰ ἐκοπίασεν ἐν κυρίῳ.
Work in the Lord's Service
Tryphena is especially highlighted for working hard in the Lord, indicating her active and dedicated service in the early church.
12Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who work hard in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord.
ἀσπάσασθε Τρύφαιναν καὶ Τρυφῶσαν τὰς κοπιώσας ἐν κυρίῳ. ἀσπάσασθε Περσίδα τὴν ἀγαπητήν, ἥτις πολλὰ ἐκοπίασεν ἐν κυρίῳ.