Philemon 1:11

Once you found him a worthless character, but now-a-days he is worth something to you and me.

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Summary

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

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Bible References

Unprofitable

Matthew 25:30
Throw the good-for-nothing servant into the darkness outside; there men will wail and gnash their teeth.
Luke 17:10
Well, it is the same with you; when you have done all you are bidden, say, 'We are but servants; we have only done our duty.' "
Romans 3:12
All have swerved, one and all have gone wrong, no one does good, not a single one.

Profitable

Luke 15:24
for my son here was dead and he has come to life, he was lost and he is found.' So they began to make merry.
2 Timothy 4:11
Luke is the only one who is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him along with you, for he is of great use in helping me.

General references

Luke 17:10
Well, it is the same with you; when you have done all you are bidden, say, 'We are but servants; we have only done our duty.' "