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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:21

But 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 the Colossians Colossians 4:7, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:21-22

Ephesians 6:21-22. That ye also As well as others; may know my affairs The things which have happened to me, and what I am doing at present: or, the things which relate to me, as the expression, τα κατ ’ εμε , which occurs likewise Philippians 1:12, signifies. The apostle means that he wished the Ephesians, as well as the Philippians and Colossians, to know what success he had had in preaching at Rome, what opposition he had met with, what comfort he had enjoyed under his sufferings, what... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-24

The Christian’s warfare (6:10-24)For Christians, life involves warfare, though the battle is not with earthy forces but with spiritual. They are involved in a struggle against hostile demonic powers who have rebelled against God and oppose his people. As ancient soldiers wore armour when they fought their battles, so Christians must prepare themselves for conflict. They receive their armour, as well as their strength, from God, but they themselves must fight the battle. Above all they must make... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 6:21

my affairs = the things concerning ( App-104 .) me. do = fare. Greek. prasso. Compare Acts 15:20 . Tychicus . See Acts 20:4 . Col 4:7 . 2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Timothy 3:12 . Named in association with Trophimus (Acts 20:4 ), he also was probably an Ephesian. Compare Acts 21:29 . a = the. beloved . App-135 . faithful . App-150 . minister . App-190 . shall = will. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 6:21

But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known unto you all things: whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.This message is nearly identical with Colossians 4:7f, indicating that Tychicus was also the bearer of other letters besides this one. Tychicus was a native of Asia (Acts 20:4), is named among the delegates to the Gentile churches who... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ephesians 6:21

Ephesians 6:21. Tychicus, a beloved brother— He was one of St. Paul's friends and fellow-labourers, and had been his companion in the last interview that he had with the elders of Ephesus, when he sent for them to come to him at Miletus. See Acts 20:4; Acts 20:17. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:21

21. that ye also—as I have been discussing things relating to you, so that ye also may know about me (compare Colossians 4:7; Colossians 4:8). NEANDER takes it, "Ye also," as well as the Colossians (Colossians 4:8- :). 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 (Acts 20:4; 2 Timothy 4:12). a beloved brother—Greek, "the beloved brother"; the same epithet as in 2 Timothy... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ephesians 6:21-22

Tychicus (lit. Chance) accompanied this letter to Ephesus and may have carried it. What Paul wrote about Tychicus and his purpose in sending Tychicus to Ephesus was almost identical to what he wrote in Colossians 4:7-8. Tychicus’ mission was to give the Ephesian Christians further information about Paul and to comfort and encourage them (cf. Acts 20:4; Colossians 4:7; Titus 3:12; 2 Timothy 4:12). read more

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