Philemon 1:10

Good News Translation

So I make a request to you on behalf of Onesimus, who is my own son in Christ; for while in prison I have become his spiritual father.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:5

He gave orders to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: “For my sake don't harm the young man Absalom.” And all the troops heard David give this command to his officers.

Mark 9:17

A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, because he has an evil spirit in him and cannot talk.

Romans 12:1

So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I write this to you, not because I want to make you feel ashamed, but to instruct you as my own dear children.

1 Corinthians 4:15

For even if you have ten thousand guardians in your Christian life, you have only one father. For in your life in union with Christ Jesus I have become your father by bringing the Good News to you.

Galatians 4:19

My dear children! Once again, just like a mother in childbirth, I feel the same kind of pain for you until Christ's nature is formed in you.

Colossians 4:9

With him goes Onesimus, that dear and faithful friend, who belongs to your group. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, my true son in the faith: May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace.

Titus 1:4

I write to Titus, my true son in the faith that we have in common. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace.

Philemon 1:11

At one time he was of no use to you, but now he is useful both to you and to me.

Philemon 1:13

I would like to keep him here with me, while I am in prison for the gospel's sake, so that he could help me in your place.

3 John 1:4

Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children live in the truth.