Philemon 1:10 I beseech you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: The following incident is related by one of the leading Christians of Russia: — "One of our converts was wrongfully accused of blasphemy for breaking his images. He was sentenced to transportation to Siberia. This involved trudging on foot one thousand miles in chains through the snow. A fellow convert went to see him depart, and to cheer him up as he left his friends and home behind. To his astonishment he found the prisoner full of peace and joy. 'Thank God,' said the exiled one, 'for the privilege of preaching Christ in chains to my fellow prisoners?' A nobler example of Christian fortitude than this it would be difficult to find in any religious movement." The effect of persecution generally has been to spread the gospel, and it appears that Russia will be no exception. Parallel Verses KJV: I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:WEB: I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus, |
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