Thematic Bible: Onesimus
Thematic Bible
Fugitives » Instances of » Onesimus
[This letter is from] Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, [and is being sent] to Philemon our dearly loved [brother] and fellow-worker,
Onesimus » Fugitive » Slave » Convert » Paul
[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.
I appeal to you on behalf of my son, Onesimus, whom I [spiritually] conceived while [here] in prison.
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Onesimus
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].
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Onesimus
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].