Philemon 1:10

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

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

9because of the love I rather entreat, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ;

11who once was to thee unprofitable, and now is profitable to me and to thee,

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Cross References

2 Samuel 18:5and the king chargeth Joab, and Abishai, and Ittai, saying, 'Gently — for me, for the youth, for Absalom;' and all the people heard in the king's charging all the heads concerning Absalom.

Mark 9:17and one out of the multitude answering said, 'Teacher, I brought my son unto thee, having a dumb spirit;

Galatians 4:19my little children, of whom again I travail in birth, till Christ may be formed in you,

1 Timothy 1:2to Timotheus — genuine child in faith: Grace, kindness, 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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