Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

American Standard Version (ASV)

I beseech thee for my child, whom I have begotten in my bonds, Onesimus,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My request is for my child Onesimus, the child of my chains,

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I exhort thee for *my* child, whom I have begotten in [my] bonds, Onesimus,

World English Bible (WEB)

I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,{Onesimus means "useful."}

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I entreat thee concerning my child -- whom I did beget in my bonds -- Onesimus,