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whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.
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A Model of Pastoral Care
Commentators emphasize that Paul, despite being imprisoned, sent Tychicus with a dual purpose: to inform the church about his condition and to comfort them. This act demonstrates a leader's profound care, ensuring his flock was informed and encouraged rather than being left to worry.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whom I have sent to you. The churches where Paul had preached would feel a great interest in his welfare. He was a prisoner at Rome, and i…
That ye may know (ινα γνωτε). Second aorist active subjunctive of γινωσκω. Just as in Col 4:8 he had not written ινα ειδητε in ver…
19th Century
Anglican
Whom I have sent unto you.—This verse corresponds word for word with Colossians 4:8, being a qu…
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Baptist
That therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faith…
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 i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose Which shows the great concern the apostle had for the churches, being…
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