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Apphia

The name Apphia means “productive; fruitful.” Apphia is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Philemon 1:2.

Who was Apphia?

Increasing, a female Christian at Colosse (Philemon 1:2), supposed by some to have been the wife of Philemon.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Apphia

  • Philemon 1:2

    And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: