Etusivu Henkilöt Onesiphorus Onesiphorus was a faithful Christian from Ephesus known for his devotion to the apostle Paul. He sought out Paul while he was imprisoned in Rome and was not ashamed of the apostle's chains. Paul mentions him with deep gratitude and prays that the Lord may show mercy to his household.
Aiheet vaativat JavaScriptin.
Avaintapahtumat Onesiphorus served Paul and the church in many ways while he was in Ephesus, something Timothy knew well.
18 May the Lord grant that he find mercy from the Lord on that Day. And you know very well how much service he rendered in Ephesus. kreik δῴη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος εὑρεῖν ἔλεος παρὰ κυρίου ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ— καὶ ὅσα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν, βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις.
When Onesiphorus arrived in Rome, he diligently searched for Paul and found him, even though the apostle was in captivity.
17 On the contrary, when he came to Rome he searched hard for me until he found me. kreik ἀλλὰ γενόμενος ἐν Ῥώμῃ ⸀σπουδαίως ἐζήτησέν με καὶ εὗρεν—
Unlike others who abandoned Paul, Onesiphorus was not ashamed of the apostle's imprisonment but showed him faithful care.
16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. kreik δῴη ἔλεος ὁ κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ, ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπαισχύνθη·
Paul prayed that the Lord would show mercy to Onesiphorus' household as a reward for his faithful service.
16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. kreik δῴη ἔλεος ὁ κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ, ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπαισχύνθη·
17 On the contrary, when he came to Rome he searched hard for me until he found me. kreik ἀλλὰ γενόμενος ἐν Ῥώμῃ ⸀σπουδαίως ἐζήτησέν με καὶ εὗρεν—
18 May the Lord grant that he find mercy from the Lord on that Day. And you know very well how much service he rendered in Ephesus. kreik δῴη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος εὑρεῖν ἔλεος παρὰ κυρίου ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ— καὶ ὅσα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν, βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις.
In the conclusion of his second letter to Timothy, Paul sends greetings to the household of Onesiphorus, which testifies to the close bond between them.
19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. kreik Ἄσπασαι Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν καὶ τὸν Ὀνησιφόρου οἶκον.
Onesiphorus is mentioned in contrast to Phygelus and Hermogenes and others in Asia who turned away from Paul, thus appearing as a model of faithful friendship.
15 You know that everyone in Asia has turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. kreik Οἶδας τοῦτο ὅτι ἀπεστράφησάν με πάντες οἱ ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὧν ἐστιν Φύγελος καὶ Ἑρμογένης.
16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. kreik δῴη ἔλεος ὁ κύριος τῷ Ὀνησιφόρου οἴκῳ, ὅτι πολλάκις με ἀνέψυξεν, καὶ τὴν ἅλυσίν μου οὐκ ἐπαισχύνθη·
17 On the contrary, when he came to Rome he searched hard for me until he found me. kreik ἀλλὰ γενόμενος ἐν Ῥώμῃ ⸀σπουδαίως ἐζήτησέν με καὶ εὗρεν—
18 May the Lord grant that he find mercy from the Lord on that Day. And you know very well how much service he rendered in Ephesus. kreik δῴη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος εὑρεῖν ἔλεος παρὰ κυρίου ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ— καὶ ὅσα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ διηκόνησεν, βέλτιον σὺ γινώσκεις.