Onesiphorus

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 2 verses

the name means profit-bearer Strong's Lexicon

Onesiphorus was a friend of Paul who often refreshed him and was not ashamed of his imprisonment.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bringing profit, an Ephesian Christian who showed great kindness to Paul at Rome. He served him in many things, and had oft refreshed him. Paul expresses a warm interest in him and his household (2 Tim. 1:16-18; 4:19).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at 2 Timothy 1:16.

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Verses that name Onesiphorus

2 Timothy 1:16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
2 Timothy 4:19 Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.