Person New Testament
Persis
Persis, a beloved female Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:12.
Why it matters. Female Christian in Rome greeted by Paul
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Persis
Persis was a female Christian mentioned by Paul in his greetings to the church in Rome (Rom.16.12). Paul describes her as "the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord." This brief mention suggests that Persis was a dedicated and hardworking member of the Christian community in Rome. The fact that Paul specifically mentions her and commends her for her work in the Lord indicates that she played a significant role in the church, possibly in serving or ministering to others. The name Persis suggests that she may have been of Persian origin or descent.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Romans (1 verse)