Philemon 1:10
I appeal to you on behalf of my son, Onesimus, whom I [spiritually] conceived while [here] in prison.
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Summary
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
My son
Onesimus
General references
Bible References
My son
Mark 9:17
And someone in the crowd answered Him, "Teacher, I brought to you my son, who is dominated by a spirit which causes him to be a mute.
1 Timothy 1:2
[It is being sent] to Timothy, my true son in the faith [i.e., in the realm of Christianity, not in a physical sense]. May you have unearned favor, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Titus 1:4
[It is being sent] to Titus, my true son, [who shares] in a common faith. [May you have] unearned favor and peace [which come] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Onesimus
Colossians 4:9
[He is coming], together with Onesimus our faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. [Note: This could mean either "from your town" or, "a fellow-Christian"]. They will tell you about everything that is happening here.
Whom
1 Corinthians 4:15
For although you have ten thousand guardians [Note: This word means someone who transported a child to his teacher] in [the fellowship of] Christ, you do not have many [spiritual] fathers. For I [spiritually] conceived you people through [preaching to you] the good news [about Christ]. [Note: Paul here refers to his work in establishing the church at Corinth].
Galatians 4:19
My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am again deeply pained [as a woman in childbirth] over your [spiritual] condition, until [the life of] Christ becomes formed in your character.
General references
Luke 7:3
And when the officer heard about Jesus, he sent [some] Jewish elders to Him asking that He come and heal his slave.