Philemon 1:10

I entreat thee for my son, whom I have begotten during my bonds, Onesimus:

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

9I rather for love’s sake entreat, being such as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ.

11who in time past hath been an unprofitable servant to thee, but now very profitable to thee and to me:

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Cross References

Mark 9:17And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit;

Galatians 4:19My little children of whom I travail in birth again, until Christ be formed in you,

1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my genuine son 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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