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 for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother: To Philemon our dearly-loved fellow labourer--


And with him I send our dear and trusty brother Onesimus, who is one of yourselves. They will inform you of everything here.

I entreat you on behalf of my own child whose father I have become while in my chains--I mean Onesimus.


Formerly he was useless to you, but now--true to his name--he is of great use to you and to me.


Formerly he was useless to you, but now--true to his name--he is of great use to you and to me.


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