Persis
The beloved worker in the Lord
Persis was a woman in the church at Rome whom Paul mentions with great warmth in his letter to the Romans. She is described as 'the beloved' and praised for having worked hard in the Lord's service. Her name, which means 'Persian woman', suggests that she may have had Persian background.
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Paul's greeting and praise
Paul sends greetings to Persis in Rome and calls her 'the beloved' - a special designation that shows her high standing in the church.
Recognition for hard work
Persis is praised for having worked hard in the Lord, which shows that she was actively engaged in the church's service and missionary work.
Part of the women's network in Rome
Persis is mentioned together with other female coworkers such as Tryphena and Tryphosa, which testifies to an active network of female leaders and servants in the early church.