In another letter, written about the same time to the congregation that met in Philemon’s home, Paul referred to Onesimus as “my faithful and beloved brother, who is from among you. ”
Teises kirjas, mille Paulus enam - vähem samal ajal Fileemoni majja kogunevale kogudusele kirjutas, rääkis ta Oneesimosest kui oma ’ ustavast ja armsast vennast, kes on nende seast ’.