Onesimus Runaway Slave Converted by Paul
About Onesimus
Onesimus was a slave who ran away from his master Philemon, possibly after stealing from him. He met the imprisoned Paul in Rome and became a Christian through Paul's ministry. Paul wrote the letter to Philemon, sending Onesimus back with a plea for Philemon to receive him not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. This personal letter powerfully demonstrates the transforming power of the gospel in social relationships.
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