New Testament
Apphia
A Christian woman in Colossae addressed by Paul in his letter to Philemon.
Apphia is mentioned alongside Philemon and Archippus in the greeting of Paul's letter to Philemon. Her inclusion suggests she held a position of significance within the house church meeting in Philemon's home. Paul refers to her as a sister, highlighting her shared faith and standing within the early Christian community.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Philemon 1:2
- Last appears
- Philemon 1:2
Where Apphia appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Philemon2 versesA wealthy Christian in Colossae and recipient of Paul's personal letter regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus.
- Luke3 versesA physician and faithful companion of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys and imprisonments.
- Mark10 versesA companion of Paul and Peter who authored the Gospel of Mark and served as an early church missionary.
- Timothy27 versesA devoted companion of the Apostle Paul and a faithful leader in the early church.
- Paul178 versesA former persecutor of the church transformed by Christ to become the primary apostle to the Gentiles.
- Jesus1,193 versesThe incarnate Son of God, Savior of the world, and the promised Messiah of Old and New Testament prophecy.
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