Ephesians 6:22 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 6:22

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 6:22

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

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 6:21-22

MISSION OF TYCHICUS . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

Tychicus. Many honorable men in the Bible have short biographies, but they are very expressive, Nothing else is known of Tychicus except that he was a man of Asia. But we see here that: 1. He devoted himself to the service of Christ ( Ephesians 6:21 ). 2. He was faithful in that service. 3. He was the fellow-laborer of other devoted men. 4. By his loving spirit he secured their love. 5. He was sympathetic, friendly, tender-hearted, suitable to be employed on a mission... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

The errand of Tychicus to Ephesus. The apostle showed his affectionate concern for the Church at Ephesus, not only by writing them an Epistle, but in dispatching a minister to inform them concerning his condition and labors as a prisoner, and to comfort their hearts under their various trials. It was a great mark of love and confidence to send a messenger so far, for Ephesus was many hundred miles distant from Rome. I. THE MESSENGER WAS TYCHICUS . We know little of him except... read more

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

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 6:22

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:10-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:21-24

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