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:
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Gill's Exposition
But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do,.... Both his temporal and spiritual affairs; as that he was in bonds, and how he was supported under them, and of what use they were to others; how…
Barnes' Notes
But that ye also may know my affairs - May understand my condition, my feelings, and in what I am engaged. To them it could not but be a subject of deep interest. And how I do - Greek, “What I do;…
Adam Clarke
That ye also - As well as other Churches to whom I have communicated the dealings both of God and man to me.
May know my affairs - May be acquainted with my situation and circumstances.
And how I do -…
Here, I. He desires their prayers for him, Eph 6:19. Having mentioned supplication for all saints, he puts himself into the number. We must pray for all saints, and particularly for God's faithful…
The mission of Tychicus
21. ye also as well as my other friends, near or distant. Perhaps the emphasis has to do with Col 4:7, words written so nearly at the same time: Ephesus as well as Colossæ…
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