Translations
Modern
With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
Traditional
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Literal
…with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you. They will make known to you all things here.
Latin
…cum Onesimo carissimo, et fideli fratre, qui ex vobis est. Omnia, quæ hic aguntur, nota facient vobis.
Original
Greek
English
With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
Notes
Onesimus was a runaway slave whom Paul sent back to his master, Philemon (see the book of Philemon).
Most New Testament letters end with greetings and mentions of co-workers and travel plans. But this section of Colossians is longer than usual. Since Paul could not travel, he might have wanted the Colossians to stay connected with his co-workers. This would help them avoid being misled by false teachers.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Onesimus: Runaway slave, convert of Paul
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Letter to Philemon Letter to the Colossians Onesimus
Topics
Faithfulness: Onesimus Onesimus: A Fugitive Slave and Subsequent Convert of Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified