Colossians 4:8

I sent him to you for this, that you might know the matters about us, and so that he may encourage your hearts. + 4:8 Some older versions read, I sent him to you for this, that he might know the matters about you, and that he may encourage your hearts .

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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

7As for the things concerning me, Tychicus will make them known to you. He is a beloved brother, a faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord.

9I sent him together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that has happened here.

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Cross References

Isaiah 61:2He has sent me to proclaim the year of Yahweh's favor, 1 the day of vengeance of our God, 1 and to comfort all who mourn. 1

2 Corinthians 1:4God comforts us in all our affliction, so that we can comfort those who are in any affliction. We comfort others with the same comfort that God used to comfort us.

2 Corinthians 12:18I urged Titus to go to you, and I sent the other brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same way? Did we not walk in the same steps?

Philippians 2:28So it is all the more eagerly that I am sending him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I can be free from anxiety.

1 Thessalonians 2:11In the same way you know how we dealt with each one of you as a father deals with his own children.

1 Thessalonians 3:5For this reason, when I could no longer stand it, I sent that I might know about your faith. Perhaps the tempter had somehow tempted you, and our labor was 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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