2 Timothy 4:12

‘But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.’

Tychicus was another faithful lieutenant. He had been Paul’s messenger entrusted with the delivery of the letters to the Colossians (Colossians 4:7), and the Ephesians (Ephesians 6:21). Possibly he also brought Paul’s letter to Timothy and was to take his place. That would explain why mention of him is immediately followed by the request for the cloak, books and parchments, all being a part of the arrangements for Timothy.