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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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A Mission of Care
Commentators unanimously highlight the twofold purpose of Tychicus's visit: to inform the Colossians about Paul's situation ('that you may know our state') and to provide spiritual comfort ('that he may encourage your hearts'). This wasn't just a mail delivery; it was a deliberate act of pastoral care from an imprisoned apostle to a church he loved.
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Colossians
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I have sent (επεμψα). Epistolary aorist active indicative of πεμπω as in Eph 6:22.
That ye may know (ινα γ…
19th Century
Anglican
These verses present an almost exact verbal coincidence with Ephesians 6:21-22, on which see Notes. In the following verses, however, the particula…
Paul explains a twofold purpose he had in sending Tychicus to the Colossians: (1) “that you may know about our circumstances,” and (2) “that he may…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose That is, to relate to them his affairs both temporal and spiritual; a…
Presbyterian
Ministers are servants to Christ and fellow-servants to one another. They have one Lord, though they have different stations and powers for service…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
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