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

Thematic Bible



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


and with him Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you everything that has taken place here.

10 I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become in my imprisonment.


Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.


Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.


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