Man living at the time of the New Testament
Onesiphorus was a friend of Paul who often refreshed him and was not ashamed of his imprisonment.
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Onesiphorus was a Christian friend and supporter of the apostle Paul (2Ti.1.16). He is mentioned in Paul's second letter to Timothy as someone who often refreshed Paul and was not ashamed of his chains (2Ti.1.16). This suggests that Onesiphorus visited Paul during his imprisonment and provided him with comfort and support. Paul expresses his gratitude for Onesiphorus' kindness and asks the Lord to grant mercy to his household (2Ti.1.16). In the final chapter of the letter, Paul sends greetings to the household of Onesiphorus (2Ti.4.19), indicating that Onesiphorus and his family were well-known to the Christian community. The example of Onesiphorus highlights the importance of supporting and encouraging those who are facing hardship or persecution for their faith.
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Bringing profit, an Ephesian Christian who showed great kindness to Paul at Rome. He served him in many things, and had oft refreshed him. Paul expresses a warm interest in him and his household (2 Tim. 1:16-18; 4:19).
(bringing profit) is named twice only in the New Testament, viz. (2 Timothy 1:16-18) and 2Tim 4:19 Paul mentions him in terms of grateful love as having a noble courage and generosity in his behalf, amid his trials as a prisoner at Rome, when others from whom he expected better things had deserted him. (2 Timothy 4:16) Probably other members of the family were also active Christians. (2 Timothy 4:19) It is evident from (2 Timothy 1:18) that Onesiphorus had his home at Ephesus. (A.D. 64.)
who brings profit
ONESIPH'ORUS (profit-bringing), a primitive Christian who ministered to the wants of Paul at Ephesus, and afterward sought him out at Rome and openly sympathized with him. 2 Tim 1:16-18, 2 Tim 4:19.
ONESIPH'ORUS (profit-bringing), a primitive Christian who ministered to the wants of Paul at Ephesus, and afterward sought him out at Rome and openly sympathized with him. 2 Tim 1:16-18, 2 Tim 4:19.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G3683
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.
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