Ephesians 6:21

Ephesians 6:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
• New International Version (NIV)Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;

Context of Ephesians 6:21

19and pray in my behalf, that speech may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Now, so that you also may know about my circumstances as to what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you. 22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us, and that he may comfort your hearts. 23Peace be to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:21 word by word

Ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε καὶ ὑμεῖς τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμέ, τί πράσσω, πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τύχικος ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος ἐν κυρίῳ,Read the interlinear

• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• soἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• you alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• about my circumstancesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• about my circumstancesκατάkata · according toG2596
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• I am doingπράσσωprassō · to do/requireG4238
• TychicusΤυχικόςTuchikos · TychicusG5190
• the belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• and faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• servantδιάκονοςdiakonos · servantG1249
• in the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• will makeγνωρίζωgnōrizō · to make knownG1107
• everythingπᾶςpas · allG3956

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:21

• Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,
• Colossians 4:7As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information.
• Acts 20:4And he was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, the son of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
• 2 Timothy 4:12But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
• Colossians 4:9and with him is Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your own. They will inform you about the whole situation here.
• Philemon 1:16no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
• 2 Peter 3:15and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you,
• 1 Corinthians 4:17For this reason I have sent to you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, and he will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, just as I teach everywhere in every church.
• Colossians 1:7just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,
• 1 Timothy 4:6In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have been following.
• 1 Peter 5:12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 21That ye also - As well as other Churches to whom I have communicated the dealings both of God and man to me. May know my affairs - May be acquainted with my situation and circumstances. And how I do - How I employ my time, and what fruit there is of my apostolical labors. Tychicus, a beloved brother - We learn, from Acts 20:4, that Tychicus was of Asia, and that he was a useful companion of St. Paul. See the note on Acts 20:4. This same person, and with…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21But that ye also may know my affairs - May understand my condition, my feelings, and in what I am engaged. To them it could not but be a subject of deep interest. And how I do - Greek, “What I do; that is how I am employed. Tychicus - Tychicus was of the province of Asia, in Asia Minor, of which Ephesus was the capital; see Acts 20:4. It is not improbable that he was of Ephesus, and that he was well known to the church there. He also carried the letter 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. 2121. that ye also--as I have been discussing things relating to you, so that ye also may know about me (compare Col 4:7, 8). Neander takes it, "Ye also," as well as the Colossians (Col 4:6). my affairs--Greek, "the things concerning me." how I do--how I fare. Tychicus--an Asiatic, and so a fit messenger bearing the respective Epistles to Ephesus and Colosse (Ac 20:4; 2Ti 4:12). a beloved brother--Greek, "the beloved brother"; the same epithet as in Col…Read the comment

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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