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, imprisoned of Jesus Christ, 'Timothy the brother, to Philemon, dearly beloved, and cooperating,


With Onesimus, the faithful and dearly beloved brother, who is of you. They shall make known to you all the thing here.

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


Once unprofitable to thee, but now more profitable to thee and to me:


Once unprofitable to thee, but now more profitable to thee and to me:


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons