Philemon 1:10
is appealing to you on behalf of Onesimus who became my adopted son during my imprisonment.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
In Context
9I would rather ask you this favor out of love. Old Paul, now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus,
11In the past he was of no use to you, but now he's useful to both you and me!
Cross References
2 Samuel 18:5The king ordered Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Treat young Absalom gently for me.” All the men heard the king giving orders to each of his commanders about Absalom.
Mark 9:17One of the people in the crowd answered, “Rabbi, I brought my son to you. He has an evil spirit that prevents him speaking.
Galatians 4:19My dear friends, I want to work with you until Christ's character is duplicated in you.
1 Timothy 1:2I'm sending it to you Timothy. You are my true son because of your trust in God. May you have grace, mercy, and peace from God the 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 →