Add parallel Print Page Options

10 I appeal to you for my child, Ones′imus, whose father I have become in my imprisonment. 11 (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful[a] to you and to me.) 12 I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Philemon 1:11 The name Onesimus means useful or (compare verse 20) beneficial

Bible Gateway Recommends

RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--genuine leather, black
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--genuine leather, black
Retail: $109.99
Our Price: $72.99
Save: $37.00 (34%)
RSV Catholic New Testament with Psalms, Edition 2, Paper, Blue
RSV Catholic New Testament with Psalms, Edition 2, Paper, Blue
Retail: $19.95
Our Price: $17.96
Save: $1.99 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Ignatius Bible, Large Print--bonded leather, blue
Ignatius Bible, Large Print--bonded leather, blue
Retail: $74.95
Our Price: $65.99
Save: $8.96 (12%)
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, black
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $17.00 (34%)