Phile 11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : Paul notes that Onesimus was once useless to Philemon, but now he is useful both to Philemon and to Paul. The name “Onesimus” means “useful,” and Paul is showing that the gospel has transformed him into someone who truly lives up to his name (Philemon 1:11 ).

‏ Philemon 11

v. 11: Paul notes that Onesimus was once useless to Philemon, but now he is useful both to Philemon and to Paul. The name “Onesimus” means “useful,” and Paul is showing that the gospel has transformed him into someone who truly lives up to his name (Philemon 1:11 ^a).