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.

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

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].

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

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].

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 the brother, to Philemon our beloved and co-workman,


with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother who is of you. They will make known to you all things here.

I beseech thee for my child Onesimus, whom I begot in my bonds.


A man formerly unprofitable to thee, but now is profitable to thee and to me, whom I sent back.


A man formerly unprofitable to thee, but now is profitable to thee and to me, whom I sent back.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons