I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have become the father of in my chains,†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Philemon 10 in context
Philemon 7–13
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For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
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Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate,
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yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
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I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have become the father of in my chains,†
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who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me.
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I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart,
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whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- Onesimus means “useful”.
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