Onesimus in the Bible

Meaning: profitable; useful

Exact Match

I have sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, one of your own number, for this very purpose, to let you know how I am, and to cheer your hearts.

Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofPeople Encouraging Others

The salutation by the hand of me, Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you, Amen. {Sent from Rome by Tychicus and Onesimus.}

Verse ConceptsThe AccursedWritingSalutationsWriting The New Testament

He was once useless to me, but is now useful to [both] you and me. [Note: Since the name Onesimus means "useful," it appears Paul is making an intentional play on the word].

Verse ConceptsUseless PeopleUseful People

For possibly Onesimus left you for a short time so that you could have him [back] forever,

Verse ConceptsPeople PartingEternal BlessingWhy It Happened

So, brother, I would like to have your help in [the fellowship of] the Lord; cheer me up in Christ [i.e., by welcoming Onesimus back on good terms].

Verse ConceptsPeople RefreshedMotivationBrothers LoveSibling Loverelaxingencouraging

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirits, Amen. {Here ends the Epistle of Saint Paul the Apostle unto Philemon, Sent from Rome by Onesimus, a servant.}

Thematic Bible



Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker,


and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here.

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,


who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me.


who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me.


References

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