Ephesians 6:22

Ephesians 6:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
• New International Version (NIV)I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
• New King James Version (NKJV)whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.

Context of Ephesians 6:22

20God has sent me to tell people the good news on his behalf. And that is why I am now in prison. So pray that I will speak God's message bravely, as I ought to speak it. 21My Christian friend, Tychicus, will tell you all the news about me. He works hard as the Lord's servant. He will tell you about what is happening here. Then you will know what I am doing and how I am. That is the reason why I am sending him to you. I want him to tell you what is happening to us here, so that you will feel stronger. 23I pray that God, the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ will be good to you who are believers. I pray that you will have peace in your minds. I pray that you will love one another, as you continue to trust Christ. 24I pray that God will be very kind to everyone who continues to love our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:22 word by word

ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο ἵνα γνῶτε τὰ περὶ ἡμῶν, καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I have sentπέμπωpempō · to sendG3992
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youσύsu · youG4771
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• ·αὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• the same purposeοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye might knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• affairsπερίperi · aboutG4012
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• he might comfortπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:22

• Philippians 2:19I want to send Timothy to come to you soon. I hope that the Lord Jesus will let me do that. Then, when Timothy returns to me, he can tell me news about you. And that will make me happy.
• Colossians 4:7Our Christian friend, Tychicus, will tell you all the news about me. He works hard to serve the Lord. Like me, he is the Lord's servant.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:17We pray that he will continue to help you and make you strong. Then you will always be able to do good things and to say good things.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22Whom I have sent - for the same purpose - Namely, that the Ephesians might know his affairs, and those of the Church at Rome: messengers of this kind frequently passed between the Churches in those ancient times. Comfort your hearts - By showing you how powerfully he was upheld in all his tribulations, and how God turned his bonds to the furtherance of the Gospel. This must have been great consolation to all the followers of God; and particularly to those…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22Whom I have sent unto you - The churches where Paul had preached, would feel a great interest in his welfare. He was a prisoner at Rome, and it was doubtful what the result would be. In this situation, he felt it proper to despatch a special messenger to give information about his condition; to state what was doing in Rome; to ask the prayers of the churches; and to administer consolation to them in their various trials. The same sentiment in regard to…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-24Verses 19-24 The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace, understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience, peace among themselves. And the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21-24Paul ends this letter with personal words and a blessing that repeats the desires expressed at the beginning of the letter.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. for the same purpose--Greek, "for this very purpose." Col 4:8 is almost word for word the same as this verse. our affairs--Greek, "the things concerning us," namely, concerning myself. "Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas" (Col 4:10).Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:22

• Love
• Tychicus

In the dictionaries

• Ephesians, Epistle to
• Nurture
• Obey
• Provoke
• Tychicus
• Wrestle
• Ephesians, Epistle to the
• Justification

Commentaries on Ephesians 6

• 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
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• 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