Onesimus Ὀνήσιμος

Runaway slave, convert of Paul. Onesimus was a runaway slave who became a Christian through Paul's ministry and was the subject of Paul's letter to Philemon.

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Where Onesimus appears

Colossians (2), Philemon (2)

Key verses

• Colossians 4:9 first mention — With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
• Colossians 4:18 — The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.
• Philemon 1:10 — I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
• Philemon 1:25 — The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus, a servant.

Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.