Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Ephesians 6:22

"whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts." — Ephesians 6:22 (ASV)

Paul had only one aim in view as he commissioned Tychicus to visit the churches in and around Ephesus. It was to let them know what was happening in relation to him and to encourage them. They could easily become discouraged because of his sufferings on their behalf (3:13). Thus it would comfort them to learn that Paul was being well treated and was free to preach to those who visited him (Acts 28:17–31).