SEV Biblia, Chapter 6:21
Mas para que tambin vosotros sepis mis negocios, y cmo lo paso, todo os lo har saber Tíquico, hermano amado y fiel siervo en el Seor,
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Ephesians 6:21
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 Acts xx. 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. iv. 7. He is mentioned also in Tit. iii. 12, and in 2 Tim. iv. 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.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 21. But that ye also may know my affairs, [and] how I do , &c.] Both his temporal and spiritual affairs; as that he was in bonds, and how he was supported under them, and of what use they were to others; how that he preached in his own hired house, and with what success; and what ministering brethren he had with him to assist him; and in what condition was the church at Rome where he now was: the apostle's life and actions would bear the light, and what he did was worthy of imitation, and must be both delightful and useful to know; and the account he sends, by a messenger hereafter named, of whom he gives the following character, that credit might be the more readily given to his relation: Tychicus, a beloved brother, and faithful minister in the Lord , shall make known to you all things . This Tychicus was of Asia, who accompanied the apostle in his travels, and went with him to Rome, from whence he sent him to several places to relate his case, and to know the state of the churches, ( Colossians 4:7,8 2 Timothy 4:12 Titus 3:12). He calls him a beloved brother: he was a brother, because he was a partaker of the same grace, was of the same family and household of God, and was of the same function, being a minister of the Gospel, and was a beloved one: he was beloved of God and Christ, and of all the saints that knew him, and especially a brother beloved of the Apostle Paul; and where there is brotherhood, there should be love: he also styles him a faithful minister in the Lord; he was a minister in the work and service of the Lord, in things pertaining to him; he was one of his appointing, qualifying, and sending; and he preached Christ, and him crucified; and was a faithful one, to his Lord or master, in whose name he ministered, to the Gospel which he ministered, and to the souls of men to whom he ministered; and a greater character he could not well have; and therefore it need not be doubted but that he would faithfully relate all things concerning the apostle, and what he said might be depended on as truth.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 19-24 - The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and mos eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those particularl should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience peace among themselves. And the grace of the Spirit, producing fait and love, and every grace. These he desires for those in whom they wer already begun. And all grace and blessings come to the saints from God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Grace, that is, the favour of God; an all good, spiritual and temporal, which is from it, is and shall be with all those who thus love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, an with them only __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
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Vincent's NT Word Studies
21. That ye also may know, etc. Compare Cicero to Atticus: "Send us some letter-carrier, that both you may know how it goes with us, and that we may know how you fare and what you are going to do" (v. 18).Tychicus. See on Col. iv. 7.
A beloved brother. Rev., correctly, the beloved brother. Tychicus is referred to as well known.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
6:21 {That ye also may know} (hina eidete kai humeis). Final clause with hina and second perfect subjunctive active of oida. For Tychicus, see #Col 4:7f.
