Tryphosa
/try-FOH-sah/
Summary
Tryphosa was a Christian woman in Rome greeted by Paul as one who 'labored in the Lord,' mentioned alongside Tryphena.
☩Identity
Tryphosa is mentioned with Tryphena in Paul's greetings to the Roman church. Both are commended for laboring in the Lord. Their names are similar in meaning ('luxurious' or 'delicate'), suggesting they may have been sisters. They exemplify the active role of women in the early church's ministry.
Key verses:Romans 16:12
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