The next female on Paul’s list is Mary. She could be one of the other seven Marys we’ve already covered, but this would mean that she moved to Rome and became part of that church. This is unlikely, so we can assume she’s another Mary.
We know one thing about her. She works hard for the church in Rome. Though she lacks the title of deacon, like Phoebe, she nonetheless serves with noteworthy diligence.
Do we work hard for God or hard work?
[Discover more about this Mary in Romans 16:6.]
Learn about other biblical women in Women of the Bible, available in audiobook, e-book, paperback, and hardcover.
A lifelong student of the Bible, Peter DeHaan, PhD, wrote the 1,000-page website ABibleADay.com to encourage people to explore the Bible. His main blog and many books urge Christians to push past the status quo and reconsider how they practice their faith in every area of their lives.
