Onesimus in the Bible

Meaning: profitable; useful

Exact Match

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].

Verse ConceptsUseless PeopleUseful People

For possibly Onesimus left you for a short time so that you could have him [back] forever,

Verse ConceptsPeople PartingEternal BlessingWhy It Happened

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].

Verse ConceptsPeople RefreshedMotivationBrothers LoveSibling Loverelaxingencouraging

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



From Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our dear friend and colaborer,


I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,


who was formerly useless to you, but is now useful to you and me.


who was formerly useless to you, but is now useful to you and me.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Watsons

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