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Colossians 4

Colossians 4:7

Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers · Colossians 4:7–14
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Translations

Modern
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
Traditional
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Literal
All the things concerning me, Tychicus will make known to you—the beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow servant in the Lord,
Latin
Quæ circa me sunt, omnia vobis nota faciet Tychicus, carissimus frater, et fidelis minister, et conservus in Domino:

Original

Greek
English
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

Notes

Colossians 4:7

Tychicus came from the province of Asia, where Colossae was (Acts 20:4). He worked with Paul especially in that area (Ephesians 6:21; 2 Timothy 4:12). Later, Paul sent him to assist Titus in Crete (Titus 3:12). Tychicus probably delivered this letter along with the letters known as Ephesians and Philemon.

Colossians 4:7–18

Most New Testament letters end with greetings and mentions of co-workers and travel plans. But this section of Colossians is longer than usual. Since Paul could not travel, he might have wanted the Colossians to stay connected with his co-workers. This would help them avoid being misled by false teachers.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Servant-Leader

Parallels

Romans 16:21–23

People

Tychicus: Faithful companion and messenger of Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Communication Letter to Philemon Letter to the Colossians Tychicus

Topics

Christian Minister: Zealous: Tychicus Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Religious Zeal: Exemplified Tychicus with Paul in Rome, with Postscripts to Ephesians and Colossians Tychicus: Sent to Colossae