The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-24
Types of transcendent virtues. "But that ye also may know," etc. In these verses we have three types of transcendent virtues—a type of elevated friendship , a type of spiritual benevolence , and a type of Christian catholicity . I. A TYPE OF ELEVATED FRIENDSHIP . Paul here does two things which show the purity and the worth of his friendship. 1. Introduces a noble man to his friends . Some are very anxious to keep their friends to themselves, and, if possible,... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-24
Affairs of the apostle. 1. Why he does not enter on them . "But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus... shall make known to you all things." He knew that they would be anxious to have some account of his affairs. He would have given them a written account but for the fact that Tychicus, the bearer of his letter to them, would be able to give them (and others too, it is implied) a more detailed account by word of mouth. We have already remarked on the absence of the... read more