Colossians 4:8

whom I sent unto you for this same thing, in order that you may know the things concerning us, and he may comfort your hearts;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

7Tychicus, my beloved brother, and faithful minister and fellow-laborer in the Lord, will make known to you all things which appertain to me:

9along with our faithful and beloved brother, Onesimus, who is from you; they will truly make known all things to you.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 1:4the one comforting us in all our tribulation, in order that we may be able to comfort those in all tribulation, through the consolation with which we ourselves are comforted of God,

2 Corinthians 12:18I called Titus, and sent the brother along with him: whether did Titus defraud you? did we not walk by the same Spirit? did we not in the same tracks?

Philippians 2:28Therefore I the more diligently, in order that, seeing him, you may rejoice again, and I may not be without sorrow.

1 Thessalonians 2:11as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,

1 Thessalonians 3:5Therefore I indeed, no longer containing, sent that I might know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter tempted you, and our labor may be 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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