Tryphosa
A Faithful Worker in the Lord
Tryphosa was a Christian woman in the church at Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans. She is mentioned together with Tryphaena as one who worked faithfully in the Lord's service, suggesting that she was active in the work of the church.
Key events
Greeting from Paul
Paul sends a personal greeting to Tryphosa in his letter to the church at Rome, where he acknowledges her service in the Lord's work.
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.
Working Together with Tryphaena
Tryphosa is mentioned together with Tryphaena, suggesting that the two women worked together in the church. Their names may indicate that they were twins or close relatives.
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.