Onesiphorus

Onesiphorus was a friend of Paul who often refreshed him and was not ashamed of his imprisonment.

The name Onesiphorus means “who brings profit”

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A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at 2 Timothy 1:16; only referred to as Onesiphorus (Ὀνησίφορος).

Includes 2 verses that refer to Onesiphorus without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
2 Timothy 1:17Referred to, not named
Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.
2 Timothy 1:18Referred to, not named
May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.
2 Timothy 4:19
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.