Philemon 1:10

I am asking you concerning my child Onesimus, whom I have fathered in my chains.

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

In Context

9yet because of love, I appeal to you instead—I, Paul, an old man, and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus.

11For he once was useless to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 18:5The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai saying, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man, with Absalom.” All the people heard that the king had given the captains this command about Absalom.

Mark 9:17Someone in the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you. He has a spirit that makes him unable to speak.

Galatians 4:19My little children, again I am in the pains of childbirth for you until Christ is formed in you.

1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, a true son in the faith: 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 →

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