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Onesimus (Greek: Ὀνήσιμος, translit. Onēsimos, meaning "useful"; died c. 68 AD, according to Catholic tradition), also called Onesimus of Byzantium and The Holy Apostle Onesimus in the Eastern Orthodox Church, was a slave to Philemon of Colossae, a man of Christian faith.
Jan 4, 2022 · 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. Providentially, Onesimus encountered Paul in Rome where the apostle was serving time in prison.
May 13, 2024 · Onesimus was deeply committed to advancing the Gospel and serving the needs of the church. Through his unwavering devotion and selfless service, Onesimus epitomize Christian discipleship — a life surrendered to Jesus Christ and dedicated to fulfilling God’s purposes.
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 Onesimus had run away from his master, possibly taking money from him as he left.
May 30, 2023 · He was a slave who ran away from his master, Philemon. Paul asks Philemon to forgive Onesimus and to see him as an equal. Today, we’ll uncover Onesimus, some of the controversies from the book of Philemon, and what we can learn from Onesimus’ life. Who Was Onesimus in the Bible? As mentioned before, Onesimus was enslaved.
Jan 17, 2023 · Onesimus (Greek: Ὀνήσιμος, Onēsimos, meaning “useful”, “profitable”, “helpful”) was a slave who belonged to Philemon, a Christian leader and friend of the apostle Paul.
