Colossians 4:7

“All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, etc.] This Tychicus was an Asian by birth; (see <442004>Acts 20:4). His name signifies “fortunate”, and is the same with “Fortunatus” in Latin, which name is mentioned in (<461617>1 Corinthians 16:17) whether he is the same person may be inquired. It is said that this Tychicus was one of the seventy disciples, and was afterwards bishop of Chalcedon. However, he was employed by the apostle as a messenger to Colosse, as he also was to Ephesus, (see <490621>Ephesians 6:21 <550412>2 Timothy 4:12), to inform the members of the church of his state and condition, how it was with him; as that he was in prison at Rome, for the sake of the Gospel, which he…”

“Tychicus--(See on Eph 6:2). who is a beloved brother--rather, "the beloved brother"; the article "the" marks him as well known to them.”

“All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you - See these verses explained in the notes at Ephesians 6:21-22. return to 'Top of Page'”

“4:7-18 Most New Testament letters end with a series of greetings and references to co-workers and travel plans, but this part of Colossians is longer than normal. Paul, being unable to travel, might have been seeking to ensure that the Colossians maintain connections with his co-workers. This would help them not to fall for the enticements of the false teachers. 4:7 Tychicus was from the province of Asia, where Colosse was located (Acts 20:4). He worked with Paul especially in that province (Eph 6:21; 2 Tim 4:12). He was later sent to work with Titus in Crete (Titus 3:12). Tychicus probably carried this letter along with the letters known as Ephesians and Philemon.”

“my: Eph 6:21-23 Tychicus: Act 20:4; Ti2 4:12; Tit 3:12 a beloved: Col 4:9, Col 4:12; Eph 6:21; Phi 2:25 a faithful: Co1 4:1-4 Colossians 4:8”