Philemon 1:10 nasb — I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,

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"I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,"

— Philemon 1:10, NASB

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Philemon 1 — Context

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For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

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Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper,

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yet for love's sake I rather appeal to you--since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus--

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I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,

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who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me.

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I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very heart,

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whom I wished to keep with me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel;

Philemon 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philemon 1:10 say?
Philemon 1:10 in the NASB reads: “I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,”
Where is Philemon 1:10 in the Bible?
Philemon 1:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philemon, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote Philemon?
Philemon is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philemon about?
A single-chapter masterpiece of pastoral diplomacy. Paul sends the runaway slave Onesimus — now a Christian brother — back to his master Philemon, appealing not by command but by love that he be received "above a servant, a brother beloved."
What are the major themes of Philemon?
Philemon explores themes including Reconciliation, Brotherhood in Christ, Forgiveness, Gospel Equality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philemon 1:10.
What translation should I read Philemon 1:10 in?
Philemon 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philemon 1:10?
Philemon 1:10 reads (NASB): “I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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