And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
Parallel translations
- WEB But I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
- BSB Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
- NKJV And Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
- NASB But I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
- NLT I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
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Quick answer
Paul mentions sending Tychicus to Ephesus, likely as the bearer of this letter and a replacement for Timothy. It shows the ordered, mutually supportive network of Paul's missionary co-workers.
Overview
Tychicus, a trusted associate, appears elsewhere as a courier and representative for Paul (Ephesians 6:21-22; Colossians 4:7-8). His being sent to Ephesus may have freed Timothy to travel to Paul, showing the practical coordination of early Christian ministry. Even brief logistical notes like this reflect the communal nature of the church's mission, where Christ's work advances through many faithful hands. Nothing here is idle detail; it situates Timothy's coming journey within a web of dependable servants.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Eph 6:21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
- Acts 20:4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
- Col 4:7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
- Titus 3:12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
- Acts 20:25And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
- Acts 20:16–17For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
- 1 Tim 1:3As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
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