New English Translation
Ephesians 6:22
22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
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
20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak. 21Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 23Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Read all of Ephesians 6Ephesians 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 2:19Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged by hearing news about you.
- Colossians 4:7Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say.
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
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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
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