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intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Falling at his feet, she said, "My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!
When Reuben heard this, he rescued Joseph from their hands, saying, "Let's not take his life!"
Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is there if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?
"So now, please let your servant remain as my lord's slave instead of the boy. As for the boy, let him go back with his brothers.
So Jonathan spoke on David's behalf to his father Saul. He said to him, "The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.
"Your royal Majesty, those men have been very wicked in all that they have done to the prophet Jeremiah. They have thrown him into a cistern and he is sure to die of starvation there because there is no food left in the city.
I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,
intercession » Instances of » Paul for onesimus
I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus, who was formerly useless to you, but is now useful to you and me. I have sent him (who is my very heart) back to you. read more.
I wanted to keep him so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel. However, without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your good deed would not be out of compulsion, but from your own willingness. For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord. Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me. Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me. I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self. Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.
I wanted to keep him so that he could serve me in your place during my imprisonment for the sake of the gospel. However, without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your good deed would not be out of compulsion, but from your own willingness. For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord. Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me. Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me. I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self. Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ. Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.
Onesimus » Fugitive » Slave » Convert » Paul
I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » Examples of man's with his fellow-men
Falling at his feet, she said, "My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!
When Reuben heard this, he rescued Joseph from their hands, saying, "Let's not take his life!"
Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is there if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?
"So now, please let your servant remain as my lord's slave instead of the boy. As for the boy, let him go back with his brothers.
So Jonathan spoke on David's behalf to his father Saul. He said to him, "The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.
"Your royal Majesty, those men have been very wicked in all that they have done to the prophet Jeremiah. They have thrown him into a cistern and he is sure to die of starvation there because there is no food left in the city.
I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,