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 Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon the beloved and fellow laborer,


along with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known to you all things here.

I entreat you for my child Onesimus, whom I have fathered in my bonds,


he who was once worthless to you, but now useful to you and to me; whom I sent back to you.


he who was once worthless to you, but now useful to you and to me; whom I sent back to you.


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