Philemon 1:10

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have become the father of in my chains,

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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

9yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

11who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 18:5The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.” All the people heard when the king commanded all the captains concerning Absalom.

Mark 9:17One of the multitude answered, “Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit;

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

1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, and 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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