Tryphaena, also known as Tryphena, was a woman living during the New Testament period and is mentioned in Romans 16:12.
About Tryphaena
A Christian woman of Rome. Along with Tryphosa, Paul called her one of the women “who have worked hard in the Lord” (Romans 16:12). These two women may have been sisters. Or, they may have both served as leaders (called deaconesses) in the church.
See also Deacon, Deaconess.
Key References
Romans 16:12
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.
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Romans 16:12
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.