Onesimus
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| Hebrew / Greek | Ὀνήσιμος (G3682) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 4 verses |
| First mention | Colossians 4:9 |
Onesimus is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 4 verses of the Bible, first in Colossians 4:9.
Verses
Colossians
- Colossians 4:9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
- Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Philemon
- Philemon 1:10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.
- Philemon 1:25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Notes
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