Philemon 1:10

God's Word

appeal to you for my child Onesimus [Useful]. I became his spiritual father here in prison.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:5

The king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” All the troops heard him give all the commanders this order regarding Absalom.

Mark 9:17

A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son. He is possessed by a spirit that won’t let him talk.

Romans 12:1

Brothers and sisters, in view of all we have just shared about God’s compassion, I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I’m not writing this to make you feel ashamed but to instruct you as my dear children.

1 Corinthians 4:15

You may have countless Christian guardians, but you don’t have many ⌞spiritual⌟ fathers. I became your father in the Christian life by telling you the Good News about Christ Jesus.

Galatians 4:19

My children, I am suffering birth pains for you again until Christ is formed in you.

Colossians 4:9

I’m sending Onesimus with him. Onesimus is from your city and is our faithful and dear brother. They will tell you about everything that’s happening here.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, a genuine child in faith. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord are yours!

Titus 1:4

To Titus, a genuine child in the faith we share. Good will  and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Savior are yours!

Philemon 1:11

Once he was useless to you, but now he is very useful to both of us.

Philemon 1:13

I wanted to keep him here with me. Then he could have served me in your place while I am in prison for spreading the Good News.

3 John 1:4

Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the truth.