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Lydia

seller of purple

Woman in Philippi who responds to Paul's message and hosts believers.

2 appearances1 Bible books1 known aliases

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Dealer in purple cloth from who meets and his companions at a place of prayer outside . records that the Lord opens her heart to pay attention to what Paul says, and she is baptized along with her household. She prevails on the missionaries to stay in her home, which becomes the gathering place for the Philippian believers and a base they return to after their release from prison.

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