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Ephesians 6:21

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Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.

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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾

ASV

But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

KJV

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

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Commentary

14 notes on this verse

A commentator

Jerome

Commentary on Ephesians 6:21-22 · Written before 420.

This might be understood in two ways: Either Tychicus was sent to Ephesus to announce to them that Paul's chains had become famous in the whole praetorium and his imprisonment had been profitable to the faith of the gospel … or Tychicus was sent to tell them more about Paul's life and daily work, of which they were not aware, so as to give them a clearer pattern of how to live.

This site's exposition

Tychicus, a beloved brother

on Ephesians 6:21-24

Tychicus of Asia (Acts 20:4) carries the letter and the news Paul leaves off the page, the same courier Colossians names in nearly the same words, one of the links binding the prison letters together. The benediction gives peace, love with faith, and grace to all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, where the last phrase is en aphtharsia, in incorruption, love for Christ of the undying kind. The letter that began in the heavenly places ends with grace on everyone who loves the Lord.

The record, by era

The Church Fathers4 voices

A commentator

Ambrosiaster

EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 6.22 · Written before 384.

proposed

So that they might be happy to obey and listen to Tychicus Paul calls him a most beloved brother and a useful servant of God.

A commentator

Gaius Marius Victorinus

EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 2.6.21 · Written before 370.

proposed

Note that Tychicus is described not as a minister to Paul but as a minister in the Lord with regard to the gospel and the mystery.

A commentator

John Chrysostom

Homily on Ephesians 24 · Written in the 5th century.

proposed

"But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things." As soon as he had mentioned his chains, he leaves something for Tychicus also to relate to them of his own accord. For whatever topics there were of doctrine and of exhortation, all these he explained by his letter: but what were matters of bare recital, these he entrusted to the bearer of the letter. "That ye may know my affairs," that is, may be informed of them. This manifests both the love which he entertained towards them, and their love towards him.

A commentator

Ambrosiaster

EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 6.22 · Written before 384.

proposed

Through Tychicus the Ephesians would learn how the apostle is faring, and he would ascertain how things are going in Ephesus. There was no doubt in their minds that the apostle's actions were godly. But the people at Ephesus needed to know more detail about …

The Medieval Church1 voice

A commentator

Thomas Aquinas

Commentary on Ephesians · Written before 1274.

proposed

At the end of this letter the Apostle reveals his condition to the Ephesians. But, that you also may know the things that concern me and what I am doing. As though the Apostle said: For the sake of the mystery of the Gospel, on …
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The Medieval Church1 voice

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Theophylact of Ohrid

Commentary on Ephesians · Written before 1107.

proposed

What pertained to teaching and consolation, he himself explained through the epistle; but when he mentioned his bonds, he does not dwell on discussing them, but leaves something for Tychicus to tell about him, so that the presence of this brother would not be without …

The Puritans and the Awakening3 voices

A commentator

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

He was a sincere Christian, and so a brother in Christ: he was a faithful minister in the work of Christ, and he was very dear to Paul, which makes Paul's love to these Christian Ephesians the more observable, in that he should now part with so good and dear a friend for their sakes, when his company and conversation must have been peculiarly delightful and serviceable to himself.

A commentator

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

proposed

4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

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But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do,....

The Nineteenth Century3 voices

But that ye also may know my affairs - May understand my condition, my feelings, and in what I am engaged. To them it could not but be a subject of deep interest. And how I do - Greek, “What I do; that is how I am employed. Tychicus - Tychicus was of the province of Asia, in Asia Minor, of which Ephesus was the capital; see Act 20:4. It is not improbable that he was of Ephesus, and that he was well known to the church there.

A commentator

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

Tychicus--an Asiatic, and so a fit messenger bearing the respective Epistles to Ephesus and Colosse (Ac 20:4; 2Ti 4:12). a beloved brother--Greek, "the beloved brother"; the same epithet as in Col 4:7. minister--that is, servant. in the Lord--in the Lord's work.

A commentator

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible · Written before 1832.

proposed

That ye also - As well as other Churches to whom I have communicated the dealings both of God and man to me. May know my affairs - May be acquainted with my situation and circumstances. And how I do - How I employ my time, and what fruit there is of my apostolical labors. Tychicus, a beloved brother - We learn, from Act 20:4, that Tychicus was of Asia, and that he was a useful companion of St. Paul. See the note on Act 20:4. This same person, and with the same character and commendation, is mentioned in the Epistle to the Colossians, Col 4:7. He is mentioned also in Tit 3:12, and in 2Ti 4:12; from all these places it is evident that he was a person in whom the apostle had the highest confidence, and that he was a very eminent minister of Christ.

The words behind it

22 Greek words

Every Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.

A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.

Related verses

14 in all, six open

The number beside each verse is how many compiled reference works tie it to this one. The strongest six stand open.

Acts 20:4Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.8 worksColossians 1:2To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.7 works2 Timothy 4:12Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.6 worksTitus 3:12As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.4 works1 Corinthians 4:17That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.4 worksColossians 4:7–9Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.3 works
The other 8 cross-references, with their words ▾
2 Peter 3:15Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.2 worksPhilemon 1:16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.2 works1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.2 works1 Peter 5:12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.2 worksColossians 1:7You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,2 worksEphesians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:2 worksActs 15:25So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,2 worksPhilippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.1 works

The walk

8 stops

Each card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.

  • Through

    2 Peter 3:15

    Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.

    it leads to

    • Romans 2:4

      Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

    • 1 Timothy 1:16

      But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him…

    • 2 Peter 3:9

      The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

  • Through

    Acts 20:4

    Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

    it leads to

    • 2 Timothy 4:12

      Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

      Reached by 2 separate paths from here.

    • Titus 3:12

      As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

      Reached by 2 separate paths from here.

    • Colossians 4:7

      Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

      Reached by 2 separate paths from here.

    • Acts 19:29

      Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.

  • Through

    2 Timothy 4:12

    Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

    it leads to

    • Acts 20:4

      Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

      Reached by 2 separate paths from here.

Where this verse is studied

About Ephesians

The Ascension, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
The Ascension, Gustave Doré, 1866. Public domain.
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This page draws on 13 works. Open the list of works

This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Ambrosiaster, EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 6.22; Gaius Marius Victorinus, EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 2.6.21; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; Jerome, Commentary on Ephesians 6:21-22; John Chrysostom, Homily on Ephesians 24; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible; Theophylact of Ohrid, Commentary on Ephesians and Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on Ephesians.

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