__________ was Philemon’s runaway slave from Colossae who encountered Paul in Rome.Group of answer choicesBarnabasSilasOnesimusTitus

The correct answer is Onesimus.

Onesimus was the subject of the New Testament book of Philemon, which is a letter written by the Apostle Paul. Onesimus had fled from his master, Philemon, who was a wealthy Christian landowner in Colossae. During his time in Rome, Onesimus encountered Paul and converted to Christianity. Paul, who developed a personal relationship with Onesimus, decided to send him back to Philemon with a letter, asking Philemon to forgive Onesimus for his actions and to accept him not just as a slave, but as a brother in Christ. This story addresses themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the breaking down of social barriers within the early Christian community.