Colossians 4:7-9
Amplified Bible
7 As to all my affairs, [a]Tychicus, who is a much-loved brother and faithful assistant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will give you all the information.(A) 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts; 9 and with him is [b]Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will let you know everything about the situation here [in Rome].
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- Colossians 4:7 Tychicus probably delivered this letter to Colossae, as well as Paul’s letter to Ephesus, while traveling on the same journey.
- Colossians 4:9 Onesimus was Philemon’s runaway slave who was converted to Christianity under Paul’s ministry.
Colossians 4:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 (A)As to all my affairs, (B)Tychicus, our (C)beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 (D)For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may (E)encourage your hearts; 9 [a]and with him is (F)Onesimus, our faithful and (G)beloved brother, (H)who is one of your own. They will inform you about the whole situation here.
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- Colossians 4:9 Lit along with Onesimus
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