Philemon 1:10 “I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I w…”

Philemon 1:10

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

I beseeche thee for my sonne Onesimus, whome I haue begotten in my bondes,

Darby Translation

I exhort thee for my child, whom I have begotten in [my] bonds, Onesimus,

Young's Literal Translation

I entreat thee concerning my child — whom I did beget in my bonds — Onesimus,

Bible in Basic English

My request is for my child Onesimus, the child of my chains,

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Cross references

“my son”

1 Timothy 1:2 Titus 1:4 2 Samuel 9:1–7 2 Samuel 18:5 Mark 9:17 2 Samuel 19:37

1 Timothy 1:2 · BSB

To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:4 · BSB

To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

2 Samuel 9:1–7 · BSB

Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

2 Samuel 18:5 · BSB

Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom.

Mark 9:17 · BSB

Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute.

2 Samuel 19:37 · BSB

Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”

“Onesimus”

Colossians 4:9

Colossians 4:9 · BSB

With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

“whom”

1 Corinthians 4:15 Galatians 4:19

1 Corinthians 4:15 · BSB

Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

Galatians 4:19 · BSB

My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

11Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

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