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Paul refers to Onesimus as 'my son... whom I have begotten in my bo…
Paul refers to Onesimus as 'my son... whom I have begotten in my bonds'.
Philemon 1:10 (KJV)
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Philemon 1:2 (KJV)
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Philemon 1:2 (KJV)
Paul states, 'I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers'.
Philemon 1:4 (KJV)
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Philemon 1:11 (KJV)