Colossians 4:7,8

Closing Greetings

Tychicus was one of those who accompanied the gift bound for the needy saints in Jerusalem (Acts 20:4). Paul apparently sent this letter by him to Colossae. He also sent him to Ephesus (2 Timothy 4:12) and proposed sending him to Titus (Titus 3:12). The apostle may have sent him to Ephesus twice as it appears he carried the Ephesian letter (Ephesians 6:21-22). Paul often used the word beloved as an endearing term for his brethren (Romans 1:7; Romans 12:19; Romans 16:8-9; Romans 16:12; 1 Corinthians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2 Corinthians 12:19). He urged the Colossians to consider Tychicus as they would him. They had surely heard of Paul's imprisonment and would want to know of his condition. Paul told them he had sent Tychicus to learn of their spiritual welfare and to encourage them in their fight with the false teachers. The apostle always tried to help young churches in their growth by such visits (Colossians 4:7-8; Acts 15:36).