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Colossians 4:7
7Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me;
Colossians 4:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
- New International Version (NIV)Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
Context of Colossians 4:7
5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities. 6[Let] your word [be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one. Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me; 8whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts: 9with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here.
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Τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμὲ πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τύχικος ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος καὶ σύνδουλος ἐν κυρίῳ,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Colossians 4:7
- Ephesians 6:21But in order that ye also may know what concerns me, how I am getting on, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in [the] Lord, shall make all things known to you;
- Acts 20:4And there accompanied him as far as Asia, Sopater [son] of Pyrrhus, a Berean; and of Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus, and Gaius and Timotheus of Derbe, and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
- 2 Timothy 4:12But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
- Colossians 4:9with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here.
- Philippians 2:25but I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-workman and fellow-soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need,
- 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards of [the] mysteries of God.
Commentaries on Colossians 4:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7All my state shall Tychicus - See the note on Ephesians 6:21. Tychicus well knew the apostle's zeal and perseverance in preaching the Gospel, his sufferings on that account, his success in converting both Jews and Gentiles, and the converts which were made in Caesar's household; he could give these to the Colossians in ample detail, and some of them it would not have been prudent to commit to writing.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you - See these verses explained in the notes at Ephesians 6:21-22.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-9Verses 7-9 Ministers are servants to Christ, and fellow-servants to one another. They have one Lord, though they have different stations and powers for service. It is a great comfort under the troubles and difficulties of life, to have fellow Christians caring for us. Circumstances of life make no difference in the spiritual relation among sincere Christians; they partake of the same privileges, and are entitled to the same regards. What amazing changes…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Tychicus came from the province of Asia, where Colossae was (Acts 20:4). He worked with Paul especially in that area (Ephesians 6:21; 2 Timothy 4:12). Later, Paul sent him to assist Titus in Crete (Titus 3:12). Tychicus probably delivered this letter along with the letters known as Ephesians and Philemon.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Tychicus--(See on Ep 6:2). who is a beloved brother--rather, "the beloved brother"; the article "the" marks him as well known to them.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Colossians 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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