Colossians 4:8

I send him to you expressly that you may learn our circumstances, and that he may give you encouragement.

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In The King James Version

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

In Context

7Our dear friend, Tychicus, will tell you all about me. He is a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Master’s cause.

9With him will be Onesimus, our dear faithful friend, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you all that is going on here.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 1:4who consoles us in all our troubles, so that we may be able to console those who are in any trouble with the consolation that we ourselves receive from him.

2 Corinthians 12:18I urged Titus to go, and I sent another follower with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn’t we live in the same Spirit, and tread in the same footsteps?

Philippians 2:28I am all the more ready, therefore, to send him, so that the sight of him may revive your spirits and my own sorrow be lightened.

1 Thessalonians 2:11Indeed, you know that, like a father with his own children, we used to encourage and comfort every one of you, and solemnly plead with you;

1 Thessalonians 3:5Therefore, since I could no longer endure the uncertainty, I sent to make inquiries about your faith, fearing that the Tempter had tempted you, and that our toil might prove to have been in vain.

Matthew Henry on Colossians 4:8-18

Various Salutations. ( a. d. 62.) 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received… Read the whole commentary →

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