Colossians 4:9

New English Translation

⁹I sent him^[a] with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.^[b] They will tell^[c] you about everything here.

Colossians 4:9 tn The Greek sentence continues v. 9 with the phrase “with Onesimus,” but this is awkward in English, so the verb “I sent” was inserted and a new sentence started at the beginning of v. 9 in the translation.
Colossians 4:9 tn Grk “is of you.”
Colossians 4:9 tn Grk “will make known to you.” This has been simplified in the translation to “will tell.”

Philemon 10

New English Translation

¹⁰I am appealing^[a] to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become^[b] during my imprisonment,^[c] that is, Onesimus,

Philemon 1:10 tn Or “I am encouraging…”
Philemon 1:10 tn Grk “my child whom I have begotten.” The adjective “spiritual” has been supplied before “father” in the translation to clarify for the modern reader that Paul did not literally father a child during his imprisonment. Paul’s point is that he was instrumental in Onesimus’ conversion while in prison.
Philemon 1:10 sn During my imprisonment. Apparently Onesimus became a believer under Paul’s shepherding while he [Paul] was a prisoner in Rome.

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