Philemon 1:17 directly continues the appeal: Paul asks Philemon to receive Onesimus as he would receive Paul himself, building on the request begun in verse 10.

In 1 Corinthians 4:15, Paul says he became their father through the gospel — the same spiritual begetting he applies to Onesimus.

In Galatians 4:19, Paul calls believers 'my little children' with birth pangs — another parental metaphor for spiritual formation like his 'child' Onesimus.

Colossians 4:9 identifies Onesimus as a 'faithful and beloved brother' from Colossae, giving background to the slave Paul calls his child here.

Acts 28:20 mentions Paul's chain — the same imprisonment context in which he says he 'became father' to Onesimus here.

Deuteronomy 23:15 forbids returning a runaway slave — contrasting with Paul's decision to send Onesimus back to Philemon.

1 Timothy 6:2 addresses believing slaves with believing masters — the same relational dynamic Paul navigates in his appeal for Onesimus, his slave brother.

Ephesians 6:20 also mentions Paul's chains — he is an ambassador in chains — linking the same imprisonment context but for bold proclamation.

In 1 Timothy 1:2, Paul calls Timothy his 'true child in the faith' — the same spiritual fatherhood language he uses for Onesimus here.

In Titus 1:4, Paul calls Titus his 'true child in a common faith' — mirroring the father-child relationship he claims with Onesimus.

Ephesians 4:1 echoes Paul's self-identification as a prisoner and his urging — both from imprisonment, though the call is for worthy walk, not a slave appeal.

1 Timothy 1:18 calls Timothy 'my child' (teknon) — the same term Paul uses for Onesimus here, highlighting Paul's spiritual fatherhood of multiple converts.