Philemon 1:10

I appeal to you on behalf of the son whom I begot while in my chains, Onesimus, whom I am sending back

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In The King James Version

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

In Context

9I—being none other than Paul the old man and now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ—would rather appeal to you, for love's sake.

11—formerly he was unprofitable to you, but now he is profitable, both to you and to me.

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Cross References

Mark 9:17In answer a man in the crowd said: “Teacher, I brought you my son, who has a mute spirit.

Galatians 4:19My little children, for whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you

1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, true son by faith: Grace, mercy, peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew Henry on Philemon 1:9-25

The Apostle's Plea for Onesimus; Salutations. ( a. d. 62.) 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: 13… Read the whole commentary →

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