Onesiphorus
The name Onesiphorus means “who brings profit.” Onesiphorus is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 2 Timothy 1:16.
Who was Onesiphorus?
Bringing profit, an Ephesian Christian who showed great kindness to Paul at Rome. He served him in many things, and had oft refreshed him. Paul expresses a warm interest in him and his household (2 Tim. 1:16-18; 4:19).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Onesiphorus
- 2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
- 2 Timothy 4:19
Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.