Person New Testament
Tryphaena
Also known as Tryphaena =ESV; Tryphena =NIV, KJV
Tryphaena was a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Romans 16:12.
Why it matters. Christian woman in Rome greeted by Paul
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Tryphaena
Tryphaena is mentioned briefly in Rom.16.12 as one of the Christian women in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings. She is described as one who "worked hard in the Lord," indicating her dedication and service to the church. Paul's greeting suggests that Tryphaena was a prominent member of the Roman Christian community and had labored diligently for the cause of Christ. No other details are provided about her background or specific role in the church. The mention of Tryphaena, along with other women such as Tryphosa and Persis, highlights the significant contributions of women in the early church and their partnership in the gospel ministry.
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)