Colossians 4:8
whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,
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Isaiah 61:2To proclaim the year of the good pleasure of Jehovah, And the day of vengeance of our God, To comfort all mourners.
2 Corinthians 1:4who is comforting us in all our tribulation, for our being able to comfort those in any tribulation through the comfort with which we are comforted ourselves by God;
2 Corinthians 12:18I entreated Titus, and did send with [him] the brother; did Titus take advantage of you? in the same spirit did we not walk? — did we not in the same steps?
Philippians 2:28The more eagerly, therefore, I did send him, that having seen him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful;
1 Thessalonians 2:11even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,
1 Thessalonians 3:5because of this also, I, no longer forbearing, did send to know your faith, lest he who is tempting did tempt you, and in vain might be our labour.
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 →