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



To my beloved friend and coworker Philemon,


They will inform you of all that goes on here.

I beseech you for my son, Onesimus, whom I have begotten in these chains.


Once you found him "unprofitable," but now he is "profitable" to you and to me.


Once you found him "unprofitable," but now he is "profitable" to you and to me.


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