In this trying time Paul's heart was cheered by frequent visits from Onesiphorus. This warmhearted Ephesian did all in his power to lighten the burden of the apostle's imprisonment. His beloved teacher was in bonds for the truth's sake, while he himself went free, and he spared himself no effort to make Paul's lot more bearable. 491

I denne trange tid blev Paulus opmuntret ved hyppige besøg af Onesiforus. Denne varmhjertede efeser gjorde alt, hvad der stod i hans magt, for at lette apostlen den tunge fængselstid. Hans elskede lærer var lænket for sandhedens skyld, mens han selv gik fri og han sparede ingen anstrengelser for at gøre Paulus tilværelse mere tålelig.