Wesley's Explanatory Notes
Ephesians 6:22
That he might comfort your hearts — By relating the supports I find from God, and the success of the gospel.
That he might comfort your hearts — By relating the supports I find from God, and the success of the gospel.
Verse 22. _WHOM I HAVE SENT - FOR THE SAME PURPOSE_] Namely, that the Ephesians might know his affairs, and those of the Church at Rome: messengers of this kind frequently passed between the Churches...
WHOM I HAVE SENT UNTO YOU - The churches where Paul had preached, would feel a great interest in his welfare. He was a prisoner at Rome, and it was doubtful what the result would be. In this situation...
7. THE CONCLUSION CHAPTER 6:21-24 In the preceding verses the great apostle asked the prayers of the saints for himself Thereby he testified in a practical way to the great truth of the body of Chris...
CLOSING WORDS. The bearer, Tychicus, will give full information as to the writer's present condition. Peace to the brethren and grace be with all who in incorruptibility love the Lord Jesus. EPHESIAN...
Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will provide you with all information, that you too may know how things are going with me, how I do. That is the very reason that I sent...
CHILDREN AND PARENTS (Ephesians 6:1-4)...
HAVE SENT. sent. App-174. THE SAM. = this very. MIGHT. may. KNOW. App-132. OUR AFFAIRS. the things concerning (App-104.) us. COMFORT. Greek. _parakaleo._ App-134....
_I have sent_ Lit., "_I did send_." The aorist is "epistolary"; it speaks from the time of the arrival, not the sending, of the messenger. Cp. 2 Corinthians 8:18; 2 Corinthians 8:22; Philippians 2:28;
The mission of Tychicus 21. _ye also_ as well as my other friends, near or distant. Perhaps the emphasis has to do with Colossians 4:7, words written so nearly at the same time: Ephesus as well as Co...
ἜΠΕΜΨΑ. Epistolary aorist. ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΈΣΗΙ ΤᾺΣ ΚΑΡΔΊΑΣ ὙΜΩ͂Ν. 2 Thessalonians 2:17; Colossians 2:2. Either by news of them, or by spiritual exhortation. In writing to strangers the second alternative is...
21, 22. COMMENDATION OF TYCHICUS...
ΈΠΕΜΨΑ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΠΈΜΠΩ (G3992) посылать, ΕΙΣ ΑΎΤΌ ΤΟΎΤΟ по этой самой причине, ΓΝΏΤΕ _aor. conj. act. от_ ΓΙΝΏΣΚΩ (G1097) знать. _Conj._ с ΊΝ (G2443) выражает цель, ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΈΣΗ _aor. conj....
_TEXT_ (EPHESIANS 6:21-22) 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 whom I have sent...
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. FOR THE SAME PURPOSE - Greek, 'for this, very purpose' (). OUR AFFAIRS - Gr...
__ The Joint Body-In the Lord 32 There are three secrets in Ephesians: the secret of Christ (Eph_1:9), the secret administration (Eph_3:9) and the secret of marriage, here referred to. The physical...
RULES FOR THE FAMILY. THE CHRISTIAN'S AEMOUE 1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents....
CHRISTIAN BELIEF AND BEHAVIOUR EPHESIANS _LES PAINTER (BIBLE TEXT BY CYNTHIA GREEN)_ CHAPTER 6 6:1-4 ~ CHILDREN AND PARENTS V1 Children, you must obey your parents. This is because the *Lord has...
(6. CONCLUSION (Ephesians 6:10). (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand fast in the struggle, not against flesh and blood, but against unearthly powers of evil (Ep...
WHOM I HAVE SENT UNTO YOU. — This verse corresponds word for word with Colossians 4:8, being a quasi-official statement of Tychicus’ commission. The words “that he might comfort (or, _encourage_) your...
CHAPTER 30 THE CONCLUSION Ephesians 6:19. REQUEST: COMMENDATION: BENEDICTION Ephesians 6:19 The apostle has bidden his readers apply themselves with wakeful and incessant earnestness to prayer ...
Statement regarding Tychicus and his mission....
ὂν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο : _whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose_. ἔπεμψα, in idiomatic English = “I have written,” but literally = “I did write”. If it were certain that the Epis...
“FINALLY, BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Ephesians 6:13 Many would be strong, but fail because they forget that they can be effectively so only “in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.” Paul had a ver...
The teaching now turned to the next relationship of importance in the Christian household-the relationship of parents and children. Children are to yield obedience, and thus be set free from all care...
Concluding Remarks Tychius was a Christian from Asia (Acts 20:4), who carried this letter as well as the one to Colosse (Colossians 4:7). He may also have born the letter to Titus as well as doing som...
(21) But 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: (22) Whom I have sent unto you for the same...
In this epistle we have the unfolding of the grace of God in all its fulness, not merely the application of His righteousness to man's need on His part, but God from out of Himself, and for Himself, a...
I. INTRODUCTION A. Tonight we conclude our study of the book of Ephesians. 1. We have seen how a Christian is supposed to live his/her life drastically different than the world! 2. Proper, Biblical...
But it is not only that there is a line of conduct to follow, a model to imitate, a Spirit with whom one may be filled, it is not only relationships between oneself and God, and those in which we stan...
WHOM I HAVE SENT UNTO YOU FOR THE SAME PURPOSE,.... Which shows the great concern the apostle had for the churches, being willing to inform them of everything that might be for their use and service:...
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and _that_ he might comfort your hearts. Ver. 22. _Comfort your hearts_] It is God that comforts by the creatures, as b...
_That ye also_ As well as others; _may know my affairs_ The things which have happened to me, and what I am doing at present: or, the things which relate to me, as the expression, τα κατ ' εμε, which...
COMFORT YOUR HEARTS; by hearing of the goodness of God to Paul, the success of the gospel, and the readiness of God to aid and bless all who put their trust in him....
WHOM I HAVE SENT UNTO YOU FOR THE SAME PURPOSE, THAT YE MIGHT KNOW OUR AFFAIRS, AND THAT HE MIGHT COMFORT YOUR HEARTS....
CONCLUDING REMARKS AND GREETING....
PARENTS AND CHILDREN (vs.1-4) Children are next addressed. The instruction is simple and uncomplicated. They are to obey their parents in the Lord, that is, as subject to the Lord's authority. False...
CHAPTER 6 ______________ must obey their parents. Parents must give direction that is in the __________. This is God's plan from the creation and it is __________. Children are to __________ their p...
“WHOM. HAVE SENT UNTO YOU FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE, THAT YE MAY KNOW OUR STATE, AND THAT HE MAY COMFORT YOUR HEARTS” See Colossians 4:8. Up to date and recent information concerning Paul's condition wou...
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 most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those p...
That ye might not _faint at my tribulations,_ EPHESIANS 3:13. It might be a comfort to them to hear that Paul was well used, (setting aside his bonds), and had liberty to preach to those that came to...
Ephesians 6:22 whom G3739 sent G3992 (G5656) to G4314 you G5209 for G1519 very G846 purpose G5124 that...
CLOSING WORDS (6:21-24). ‘But that you also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you, whom I have sent to you...
VI. CONCLUSION. Personal Intelligence by Tychicus (Ephesians 6:21-22); closing benedictions, peace and grace (Ephesians 6:23-24)....
Ephesians 6:22. WHOM I SENT. The sending would be a past act, when the letter was received. Meyer says, sent from Colosse, but the same phrase occurs in Colossians 4:8, so that nothing can be inferred...
THAT YE MAY KNOW (ινα γνωτε). Second aorist active subjunctive of γινωσκω. Just as in Colossians 4:8 he had not written ινα ειδητε in verse Ephesians 6:21.OUR STATE (τα περ ημων). "The things conc...
Ephesians 6 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies of his country. What are the spiritual truths, the Chri...
Ephesians 6:10. _Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might._ Everything depends upon that. Whether you are called upon to work, or to wait, or to watch, or to suffer,...
CONTENTS: Domestic life of Spirit-filled believers. Warfare of the believer. CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Satan, Tychicus. CONCLUSION: The Christian life is a warfare, a struggle not o...
Ephesians 6:1. _Children, obey your parents,_ because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in all your tender years. Their age and experience quali...
THAT IS WHY. "I am sending this faithful brother to you to tell you about my condition, and to give you comfort and strength!...
EPHESIANS—NOTE ON EPHESIANS 6:21 Conclusion. Paul concludes his letter (vv. Ephesians 6:21) and gives a final blessing (vv....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Ephesians 6:21. TYCHICUS, A BELOVED BROTHER AND FAITHFUL MINISTER.—If all servants were “brethren” first, the troubles of our modern commercial life would be few. _M...
EXPOSITION EPHESIANS 6:1 CHILDREN, OBEY YOUR PARENTS IN THE LORD: FOR THIS IS RIGHT. The first duty of children is obedience, and "in the Lord," _i.e. _in Christ, this duty is confirmed. The ἐν Κυρ...
Now parent-child relationships, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right (Ephesians 6:1). That "in the Lord" I think is important. If your parents are not godly and if your parents...
1 Thessalonians 3:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:17; Colossians 4:7; Colossians 4:8;...