Onesimus
Onesimus was a runaway slave who became a Christian through Paul's ministry and was the subject of Paul's letter to Philemon.
The name Onesimus means “profitable; useful”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Colossians 4:9; referred to as Onesimus (Ὀνήσιμος).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ὈνήσιμοςOnesimus
Mentions
Includes 5 verses that refer to Onesimus without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
- This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
- I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.
- Philemon 1:12Referred to, not namedI am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
- Philemon 1:13Referred to, not namedI would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
- Philemon 1:15Referred to, not namedFor perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
- Philemon 1:17Referred to, not namedSo if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
- Philemon 1:18Referred to, not namedBut if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.
- The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.