Philemon 1:10
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.”
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“I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:”
King James Version · Public Domain“I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“I entreat thee concerning my child--whom I did beget in my bonds--Onesimus,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Philemon 1:10 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 9:1Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
- 2 Samuel 18:5Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom.
- 2 Samuel 19:37Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight.”
- Mark 9:17Someone in the crowd replied, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a spirit that makes him mute.
- 1 Corinthians 4:15Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.
- Galatians 4:19My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
- Colossians 4:9With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
- 1 Timothy 1:2To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Titus 1:4To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
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