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 for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. 20I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should. To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work. 22I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you. 23Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• may knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• ·κατάkata · according toG2596
• howτίςtis · which?G5101
• I doπράσσωprassō · to do/requireG4238
• TychicusΤυχικόςTuchikos · TychicusG5190
• a belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• ministerδιάκονοςdiakonos · servantG1249
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• shall make knownγνωρίζωgnōrizō · to make knownG1107
• all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:21

• Philippians 1:12And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.
• Colossians 4:7Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord’s work.
• Acts 20:4Several men were traveling with him. They were Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea; Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica; Gaius from Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.
• 2 Timothy 4:12I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
• Colossians 4:9I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will tell you everything that’s happening here.
• Philemon 1:16He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.
• 2 Peter 3:15And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. This is what our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom God gave him—
• 1 Corinthians 4:17That’s why I have sent Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of how I follow Christ Jesus, just as I teach in all the churches wherever I go.
• Colossians 1:7You learned about the Good News from Epaphras, our beloved co-worker. He is Christ’s faithful servant, and he is helping us on your behalf.
• 1 Timothy 4:6If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed.
• 1 Peter 5:12I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.

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