Romans 16:12
“Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord,.... This was a Roman name; frequent mention is made Jewish writings (u) of one Turnus…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Tryphena and Tryphosa - These names, with the participle rendered “who labor,” are in the feminine gender, and these…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Tryphena and Tryphosa - Two holy women, who it seems were assistants to the apostle in his work, probably by exhorting,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 16:1-16
Such remembrances as these are usual in letters between friends; and yet Paul, by the savouriness of his expressions,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Tryphçna and Tryphôsa Greek names. These Christian women are otherwise unknown to us. They were very probably, like…
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