Ephesians 6:21-22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 6:19-24

Here, I. He desires their prayers for him, Eph. 6:19. Having mentioned supplication for all saints, he puts himself into the number. We must pray for all saints, and particularly for God's faithful ministers. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified. Observe what it is he would have them pray for in his behalf: ?That utterance may be given unto me; that I may be enlarged from my present restraints, and so have liberty to propagate the faith of Christ; that I... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Ephesians 6:21-24

6:21-24 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will provide you with all information, that you too may know how things are going with me, how I do. That is the very reason that I sent him to you, that you may know my affairs and that he may encourage your hearts. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love the Lord Jesus with a love which defies death. As we have seen, the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:21

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do ,.... Both his temporal and spiritual affairs; as that he was in bonds, and how he was supported under them, and of what use they were to others; how that he preached in his own hired house, and with what success; and what ministering brethren he had with him to assist him; and in what condition was the church at Rome where he now was: the apostle's life and actions would bear the light, and what he did was worthy of imitation, and must be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:22

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose ,.... Which shows the great concern the apostle had for the churches, being willing to inform them of everything that might be for their use and service: that ye might know our affairs ; temporal and spiritual, and not only the apostle's affairs, but the affairs of those that were with him, who were concerned in the same common cause: and that he might comfort your hearts ; both by such a relation, and by the ministry of the Gospel to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:21

That 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 the same character... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:22

Whom 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 in Ephesus or Laodicea, or to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:21

Verse 21 21.But that, ye also may know. Uncertain or false reports frequently produce uneasiness, chiefly, no doubt, in weak minds, but sometimes also in thoughtful and steady persons. To prevent this danger, Paul sends Tychicus, from whom the Ephesians would receive full information. The holy solicitude which Paul felt about the interests of religion, or, to use his own language, “the care of all the churches,” (2 Corinthians 11:28,) was thus strikingly evinced. When death stood constantly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-24

The Christian panoply. After having treated Christian morals so carefully and shown how Christianity elevates the individual, the family, and the slave, Paul proceeds, in the close of this remarkable Epistle, to speak of the enemies and the arms of a Christian. Life is seen to be a battle, The enemies are manifold. It is not flesh and blood against which we fight. We leave the carnal warfare to the world. We contend against "the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21

But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do. Having referred to his captivity, he thought it natural for the Ephesians to desire more information about him, how he did or fared in his captivity. Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord. Nothing more is known of him than that (with Trophimus) he was a man of Asia ( Acts 20:4 ), who accompanied Paul when traveling from Macedonia to Asia, and was sent by him to various Churches ( Colossians 4:7 ; 2 Timothy 4:12 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

MISSION OF TYCHICUS . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ephesians 6:19-24

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Ephesians 6:21-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ephesians 6:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

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