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Paul Discusses Onesimus (TMF:2897)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Peace to Live By: Paul Discusses Onesimus (TMF:2897) - Daniel Litton
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       Continuing on; “I have sent him to you for this very purpose… and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here” (ESV). Paul describes his intent in sending these men to the Colossians, both Tychicus and Onesimus. We should be aware of who Onesimus is, for he is the person who is the topic of conversation in Paul’s Letter to Philemon. Philemon, of course, was the slave-master who owned Onesimus. And Paul refers to Onesimus as a “faithful and beloved brother.” So, again, there is no distinction in what race individuals are in Paul’s mind, and this strikes at the heart in those in the past who have wanted to say the Bible supports slavery, or something in that vein. Thus, Paul thought highly of Onesimus, and kept him on broad with his ministry till toward the end.