Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Philemon 1:10 in English Standard Version "I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment." 1Co 4:15 For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Ga 4:19 my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! Col 4:9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here. Phm 1:13 I would have been glad to keep him with me, in order that he might serve me on your behalf during my imprisonment for the gospel, 3Jo 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.