Mary Μαρία
A woman who worked hard for the church in Rome.
Who is Mary in the Bible?
Mary was a woman mentioned by Paul in his letter to the Romans, where he commended her for her dedicated work in the church at Rome (Romans 16:6). Paul's brief reference to her indicates that she was a diligent and active member of the early Christian community, despite being largely unknown beyond this single verse. Her inclusion in Paul's greetings demonstrates the important roles that women played in establishing and strengthening the early church, even when their individual stories were not fully recorded in Scripture.
Biography
Mary was a woman mentioned by Paul in his letter to the Romans. He commended her for working very hard for the church in Rome, indicating that she was a dedicated and diligent member of the Christian community there.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentRomans 1 verse
- Romans 16:6
"Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Μαρία | María | Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females |