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Onesiphorus
who brings profit
Ὀνησίφορος Onēsiphoros
Onesiphorus (Greek: Ὀνησίφορος, Onēsiphoros) means “who brings profit”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Aquila in 2 Timothy 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Onesiphorus
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Timothy 1:16 |
| Last appears | 2 Timothy 4:19 |
| Cross-references | 73 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Aquila co-occurrence Appears with Aquila in 2 Timothy 4.
- Priscilla co-occurrence Appears with Priscilla in 2 Timothy 4.
- Carpus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Carpus.
- Claudia co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Claudia.
- Crescens co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Crescens.
- Eubulus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eubulus.
- Eunice co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eunice.
Origin & meaning
Ὀνησίφορος, -ου, ὁ
(i.e. bringing advantage),
Onesiphorus: 2Ti.1:16 4:19.†
(AS)
Onesiphorus was a friend of Paul who often refreshed him and was not ashamed of his imprisonment.
The biblical story
Onesiphorus was a Christian friend and supporter of the apostle Paul (2Ti.1.16). He is mentioned in Paul's second letter to Timothy as someone who often refreshed Paul and was not ashamed of his chains (2Ti.1.16). This suggests that Onesiphorus visited Paul during his imprisonment and provided him with comfort and support. Paul expresses his gratitude for Onesiphorus' kindness and asks the Lord to grant mercy to his household (2Ti.1.16). In the final chapter of the letter, Paul sends greetings to the household of Onesiphorus (2Ti.4.19), indicating that Onesiphorus and his family were well-known to the Christian community. The example of Onesiphorus highlights the importance of supporting and encouraging those who are facing hardship or persecution for their faith.
Key verses
Onesiphorus appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
2 Timothy 1:16 -
Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
2 Timothy 4:19
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2 Timothy (2)
- 2 Timothy 1:16
- 2 Timothy 4:19