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Philemon 1:10 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Philemon 1:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philemon chapter 1 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:”
Philemon 1:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philemon 1:10
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus—παρακαλῶ σε περὶ τοῦ ἐμοῦ τέκνου Ὀνησίμου (parakalō se peri tou emou teknou Onēsimou, I appeal to you concerning my child Onesimus). τέκνον (teknon, child/son) indicates spiritual parentage—Paul led Onesimus to faith. Ὀνήσιμος (Onēsimos, Onesimus—name means "useful/profitable," v. 11 plays on this). Paul delays naming Onesimus until verse 10, building suspense. Readers would recognize the irony: Paul, prisoner, advocates for the fugitive slave who reached him in Rome.Whom I have begotten in my bonds (ὃν ἐγέννησα ἐν τοῖς δεσμοῖς, hon egennēsa en tois desmois)—...
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Cross-References for Philemon 1:10
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“the faithful and beloved brother”
“yet not many fathers. For in Christ Jesus”
“my true child in faith: Grace”
“of whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you--”
“my true child according to a common faith: Grace”
“that I may die in my own city”
“Is there yet any who is left of the house of Saul”
“saying”
“Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit;,And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;,,,,,,,,”