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persis in Easton's Bible Dictionary

a female Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:12). She is spoken of as "beloved," and as having "laboured much in the Lord."

persis in Smith's Bible Dictionary

(a Persian woman), a Christian woman at Rome, #Ro 16:12| whom St. Paul salutes. (A.D. 55.)

persis in Schaff's Bible Dictionary

PER'SIS (a Persian woman), a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sends his salutation. Rom 16:12.

persis in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A Christian woman, saluted and praised by Paul (Romans 16:12) as having "laboured much in the Lord"; compare Priscilla' s ministrations as to Apollos (Acts 18:26).