Onesimus in the Bible

Meaning: profitable; useful

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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



1From: Paul, a prisoner of the Messiah Jesus, and Timothy our brother. To: Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker,


He is coming with Onesimus, that faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

appeal to you on behalf of my child Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment.


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


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


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