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Romans 16:12

JesusPersisTryphenaTryphosa
WorkServing others

10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

11 Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.

Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.

13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me as well.

14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.

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BSB
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, women who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my beloved Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.
KJV
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
WEB
Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.
ASV
Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute Persis the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.
DARBY
Salute Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labour in [the] Lord. Salute Persis, the beloved, who has laboured much in [the] Lord.
BLB
Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those toiling in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who toiled much in the Lord.
ÅB
Hils Tryfena og Tryfosa, som har arbeidet i Herren. Hils Persis, den kjære, som har arbeidet mye i Herren.
OTB
Hils Tryfena og Tryfosa, som arbeider hardt i Herren. Hils min kjære venn Persis, som har arbeidet svært hardt i Herren.
B1930
Hils Tryfena og Tryfosa, som har arbeidet i Herren. Hils Persis, den elskede, som har arbeidet meget i Herren.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13

    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:58

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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  • 1 Corinthians 16:16

    to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

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  • Hebrews 6:10–11

    For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:10

    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

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  • Colossians 4:12

    Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  • Matthew 9:38

    Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”

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