Eph 6:21-22 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 21. That ye also ] As well as other Churches to whom I have communicated the dealings both of God and man to me. May know my affairs ] May be acquainted with my situation and circumstances. And how I do ] How I employ my time, and what fruit there is of my apostolical labours. Tychicus, a beloved brother ] We learn, from , that Tychicus was of Asia, and that he was a useful companion of St. Paul. See the note on the above place. This same person, and with the same character and commendation, is mentioned in the Epistle to the Colossians, . He is mentioned also in , and in ; from all these places it is evident that he was a person in whom the apostle had the highest confidence, and that he was a very eminent minister of Christ.

‏ Ephesians 6:21-22

Verse 21. That ye also] As well as other Churches to whom I have communicated the dealings both of God and man to me.

May know my affairs] May be acquainted with my situation and circumstances.

And how I do] How I employ my time, and what fruit there is of my apostolical labours.

Tychicus, a beloved brother] We learn, from Ac 20:4, that Tychicus was of Asia, and that he was a useful companion of St. Paul. See the note on the above place.

This same person, and with the same character and commendation, is mentioned in the Epistle to the Colossians, Col 4:7. He is mentioned also in Tit 3:12, and in 2Ti 4:12; from all these places it is evident that he was a person in whom the apostle had the highest confidence, and that he was a very eminent minister of Christ.

Verse 22. Whom I have sent-for the same purpose] Namely, that the Ephesians might know his affairs, and those of the Church at Rome: messengers of this kind frequently passed between the Churches in those ancient times.

Comfort your hearts.] By showing you how powerfully he was upheld in all his tribulations, and how God turned his bonds to the furtherance of the Gospel. This must have been great consolation to all the followers of God; and particularly to those in Ephesus or Laodicea, or to whomsoever the epistle was directed. The question, To whom was it sent? is divided between the Ephesians and the Laodiceans. Dr. Lardner has argued strongly in favour of the former; Dr. Paley not less so in favour of the latter.