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Colossians 4:7
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Colossian church at the conclusion of his letter, introducing Tychicus as the courier who will deliver the written document and provide oral updates.
The words — πάντα (panta) literally means "all," and γνωρίσει (gnōrisei) means "will make known," combining to form the verb phrase "will make known all the things concerning me."
The thread — The same courier receives identical titles in Ephesians 6:21, appears among Paul's travel companions in Acts 20:4, and is later assigned to Ephesus in 2 Timothy 4:12.
Why it lands — The text directs the recipients to accept Tychicus's report as authoritative and to use that information to strengthen their communal standing.
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The Greek words
King James Version
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Cross-references
- Ephesians 6:21 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
- Acts 20:4 Paul was accompanied by 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 4:12 Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
- Titus 3:12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- Colossians 4:9 With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
- Philippians 2:25 But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
- Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.