Philemon 1:10

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Philemon 1:10

BSB

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

AKJV

I beseech you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

CPDV

I beg you, on behalf of my son, whom I have begotten in my chains, Onesimus.

ERV

I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

NHEB

I appeal to you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,

SMT

I beseech thee for my child whom I begat in my bonds, Onesimus.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philemon 1:10

IbeseechG3870Verb theeG4571 forG4012Preposition myG1699 sonG5043Noun Neuter OnesimusG3682Noun Masculine whomG3739IhavebegottenG1080Verb inG1722Preposition myG3450 bondsG1199Noun Masculine

Commentary for Philemon 1:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philemon 1:10

Summary

Paul advocates for his spiritual son Onesimus

Event

Paul intercedes for Onesimus

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD