Paul’s Farewell

21 Tychicus,(A) our dearly loved brother and faithful servant[a] in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed. 22 I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage(B) your hearts.(C)

23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father(D) and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.[b][c]

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Footnotes

  1. 6:21 Or deacon
  2. 6:24 Other mss add Amen.
  3. 6:24 Lit all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption

Final Greeting

21 So that you may know what has happened to me and how I am doing, Tychicus, our dear brother and a faithful minister in service to the Lord, will tell you everything. 22 I am sending him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.

23 May peace and love, with faith, be with the brothers, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah![a]

24 May grace be with all who sincerely love the Lord Jesus, the Messiah![b]

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:23 Or Christ
  2. Ephesians 6:24 Or Christ; other mss. read Messiah! Amen.