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Colossians 4:8

Colossians 4:8
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose,.... That is, to relate to them his affairs both temporal and spiritual;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Colossians 4:7-8

All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you - See these verses explained in the notes at Eph 6:21-22.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

That he might know your estate - Instead of ἱνα γνῳ τα περι ὑμων, that He may know Your affairs, ABD*FG, many others,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Colossians 4:7-18

In the close of this epistle the apostle does several of his friends the honour to leave their names upon record, with…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

I have sent Greek, "I sent." But the English is true to our idiom. He means that the letter and Tychicus are sent…