2 Timothy 4 · Verse 12

2 Timothy 4:12

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
2 Timothy 4:12, King James Version

2 Timothy 4:12 in other translations

BSBTychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
WEBBut I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
ASVBut Tychicus I sent to Ephesus.
YLTand Tychicus I sent to Ephesus;
DARBYBut Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
BBETychicus I sent to Ephesus.
WebsterAnd Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

What does 2 Timothy 4:12 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
12. And--Greek, "But." Thou art to come to me, but Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus to supply thy place (if thou so willest it) in presiding over the Church there in thy absence (compare Tit 3:12). It is possible Tychicus was the bearer of this Epistle, though the omission of "to thee" is rather against this view.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 12. And Tychicus. See Acts 20:4. In Eph 6:21, Paul calls him "a beloved brother, and faithful minister in the Lord." But it may be asked, why he did not retain him with him, or why should he have sent him away, and then call Timothy to him? The probability is, that he had sent him before he had seen reason to apprehend that he would be put to death; and now, feeling the need of a friend to be with him, he sent to Timothy, rather than to him, because Tychicus had been employed to perform some service which he could not well leave, and because Paul wished to give some special instructions to Timothy before he died.

Have I sent to Ephesus. Why, is not certainly known. Comp. Intro paragraph 2.

(a) "Tychius" Tit 3:12

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 12 Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus - For this person, see Act 20:4; Eph 6:21; Col 4:7. It is rather strange that the apostle should say, I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus, if Timothy was at Ephesus at this time; but it is probable that Tychicus had been sent to Ephesus some time before this, and therefore the apostle might say, though writing now to Ephesus, Tychicus have I sent, etc.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Timothy 4:9-13

The love of this world, is often the cause of turning back from the truths and ways of Jesus Christ. Paul was guided by Divine inspiration, yet he would have his books. As long as we live, we must still learn. The apostles did not neglect human means, in seeking the necessaries of life, or their own instruction. Let us thank the Divine goodness in having given us so many writings of wise and pious men in all ages…

Read the full comment on 2 Timothy 4:9-13 →

2 Timothy 4:12 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΤύχικονTuchikonTychicusG5190
δὲdehoweverG1161
ἀπέστειλαapesteilaI have sentG649
εἰςeistoG1519
Ἔφεσον.¶EphesonEphesus.G2181

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Timothy 4:12

  • Ephesians 6:21

    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:

  • Acts 20:4

    And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

  • Titus 3:12

    When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

  • Colossians 4:7

    All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

  • 1 Timothy 1:3

    As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

  • Acts 20:16-17

    For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

  • Acts 20:25

    And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Tychicus.
Ac 20:4; Eph 6:21; Col 4:7; Tit 3:12
to.
Ac 20:16,17,25; 1Ti 1:3

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Context

  • 2 Timothy 4:11

    Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

  • 2 Timothy 4:12

    And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

  • 2 Timothy 4:13

    The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

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2 Timothy 4:12 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		A Tychîco envié á Efeso.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Or j’ai envoyé Tychique à Éphèse.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Tychikus aber habe ich nach Ephesus gesandt.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Tychicum autem misi Ephesum.