The Plea for Onesimus
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American Standard Version
I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,
Amplified® Bible
I appeal to you for my [own spiritual] child, Onesimus [meaning profitable], whom I have begotten [in the faith] while a captive in these chains.
Contemporary English Version
I beg you to help Onesimus! He is like a son to me because I led him to Christ here in jail.
Darby English Version
I exhort thee for *my* child, whom I have begotten in [my] bonds, Onesimus,
Good News Bible
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.
International Standard Version
appeal to you on behalf of my child Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment.
King James Version
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
New American Standard Bible
I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,
New International Version
I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains.
New King James Version
I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment,
Young's Literal Translation
I entreat thee concerning my child -- whom I did beget in my bonds -- Onesimus,
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