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10 (A)So I make a request to you on behalf of Onesimus, who is my own son in Christ; for while in prison I have become his spiritual father. 11 At one time he was of no use to you, but now he is useful[a] both to you and to me.

12 I am sending him back to you now, and with him goes my heart.

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  1. Philemon 1:11 The Greek name Onesimus means “useful.”

10 that I appeal to you for my son(A) Onesimus,[a](B) who became my son while I was in chains.(C) 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.

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  1. Philemon 1:10 Onesimus means useful.