Onesimus (Ancient Greek: Ὀνήσιμος, romanized: Onēsimos, meaning "useful") was a Christian mentioned in the New Testament. He was a slave to Philemon, a Christian, and is the subject of Paul …

Dec 6, 2024 · Onesimus was the fugitive slave of Philemon, the apostle Paul’s friend. Onesimus had robbed his master Philemon and fled to Rome, a large city where he could easily hide.

Onesimus is primarily known from the New Testament book of Philemon. His name in Greek (Ονήσιμος) means "useful" or "profitable," which underscores the thematic message found in Philemon’s verses: …

May 13, 2024 · Onesimus, a name perhaps unfamiliar for many, holds a profound story of redemption and transformation. Onesimus is first introduced to us in the New Testament letter to Philemon, …

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Onesimus was the slave on whose behalf Paul wrote his letter to Philemon. The name, which means “useful,” was a common one in NT times, esp. for a slave. From Paul’s letter it appears that …

Jul 18, 2025 · Read the inspiring story of Onesimus, who went from a runaway slave to a beloved brother in Christ. A powerful lesson in forgiveness and transformation.

May 30, 2023 · Paul uses Onesimus’ situation to remind Philemon that we all owe debts. We are all slaves of righteousness and should have no distinction between ourselves, no hierarchies.

Aug 30, 2021 · But in the 18th century, Onesimus was a slave who many consider the father of vaccines. His contribution to modern medicine cannot be overstated, and he helped eradicate one of …

Feb 1, 2019 · As sickness swept through the city, killing hundreds in a time before modern medical treatment or a robust understanding of infectious disease, an enslaved man known only as …