Onesimus's Journey Map

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Onesimus meets Paul in Rome and is converted.
PHM.1.10

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

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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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Journey Timeline

  1. Flightc. AD 60

    Colossae

    Onesimus runs away from his master Philemon, possibly stealing from him.

    PHM 1:15, 18

  2. Conversionc. AD 60-62

    Rome

    Onesimus meets Paul in Rome and is converted.

    PHM 1:10

  3. Returnc. AD 60-62

    Colossae

    Onesimus returns to Philemon carrying Paul's letter.

    PHM 1:12; COL 4:9

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