Biblical Person · New · Apostolic Age · 0001-01-01 – 0068-01-01

Onesimus

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Onesimus was a runaway slave who converted to Christianity through the Apostle Paul, becoming the subject of Paul's epistle to Philemon, which advocates for his acceptance as a brother in Christ.

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Biographical facts

Born: 0001-01-01
Died: 0068-01-01
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Where Onesimus appears

2 verses across 2 books.

Col1×Phlm1×

Verses mentioning Onesimus

Col 4:9 — With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Phlm 1:10 — I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

Historic voices touch this life

6 passages from 3 historic works cite verses that mention Onesimus.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible · 2 passages
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary · 2 passages
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · 2 passages