Onesimus in the Bible
Meaning: profitable; useful
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yes, I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I have become while wearing these chains.
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.}
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