Philemon 1:20

Paul’s Appeal for Onesimus · Philemon 1:8–22
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Translations

Modern
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
Traditional
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
Literal
Yes, brother, may I have profit from you in the Lord. Refresh my inner parts in Christ.
Latin
…ita, frater. Ego te fruar in Domino: refice viscera mea in Domino.

Original

Greek
English
Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Notes

let me have some benefit: Or do me this favor. The Greek word onaimēn (meaning “favor” or “benefit”) may be a wordplay on the name Onesimus, which can mean “useful” or “beneficial” (compare 1:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Slavery

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Freedom, Liberty Letter to Philemon

Topics

Intercession: Paul for Onesimus Joy: Saints should Afford, to Their Ministers Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man