Ephesians 6 · Verse 22

Ephesians 6:22

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
Ephesians 6:22, King James Version

Ephesians 6:22 in other translations

BSBI have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
WEBI have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state and that he may comfort your hearts.
ASVwhom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.
YLTwhom I did send unto you for this very thing, that ye might know the things concerning us, and that he might comfort your hearts.
DARBYwhom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye may know of our affairs and that he may encourage your hearts.
BBEWhom I have sent to you for this very purpose, so that you may have knowledge of our position, and that he may give comfort to your hearts.
WebsterWhom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that ye may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.

What does Ephesians 6:22 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
22. for the same purpose--Greek, "for this very purpose." Col 4:8 is almost word for word the same as this verse. our affairs--Greek, "the things concerning us," namely, concerning myself. "Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas" (Col 4:10).

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

Barnes' Notes
Verse 22. 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, he felt it proper to despatch a special messenger to give information about his condition; to state what was doing in Rome; to ask the prayers of the churches; and to administer consolation to them in their various trials. The same sentiment, in regard to the embassy of Tychicus, is expressed in the epistle to the Colossians, Col 4:7,8. No small part of the consolation a which he would impart to them would be found in these invaluable letters which he bore to them from the apostle.

(b) "have sent" Col 4:7,8

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
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 in those ancient times. Comfort your hearts - By showing you how powerfully he was upheld in all his tribulations, and how God turned his bonds to the furtherance of the Gospel. This must have been great consolation to all the followers of God; and particularly to those in Ephesus or Laodicea, or to whomsoever the epistle was directed. The question, To whom was it sent? is divided between the Ephesians and the Laodiceans. Dr. Lardner has argued strongly in favor of the former; Dr. Paley not less so in favor of the latter.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Ephesians 6:19-24

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 particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace, understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience, peace…

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Ephesians 6:22 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.

ὃνhonwhomG3739
ἔπεμψαepempsaI have sentG3992
πρὸςprostoG4314
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771
εἰςeisforG1519
αὐτὸautothis veryG846
τοῦτοtoutopurposeG3778
ἵναinathatG2443
γνῶτεgnōteyou may knowG1097
τὰtathe [things]G3588
περὶpericoncerningG4012
ἡμῶν,hēmōnus,G3165
καὶkaiandG2532
παρακαλέσῃparakalesēhe may encourageG3870
τὰςtastheG3588
καρδίαςkardiasheartsG2588
ὑμῶν.humōnof you.G4771

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

Cross references for Ephesians 6:22

  • Philippians 2:25

    Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

  • Colossians 4:7-8

    All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:17

    Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

  • Colossians 2:2

    That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

  • Philippians 2:19

    But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2

    And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Php 2:19,25; Col 4:7,8; 1Th 3:2; 2Th 2:17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 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:

  • Ephesians 6:22

    Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

  • Ephesians 6:23

    Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Ephesians 6:22 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Al cual os he enviado para esto mismo, para que entendáis lo tocante á nosotros, y que consuele vuestros corazones.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		je l’ai envoyé vers vous tout exprès, afin que vous connaissiez l’état de nos affaires, et qu’il console vos cœurs.
German
Elberfelder 1871		den ich eben deshalb zu euch gesandt habe, auf daß ihr unsere Umstände wisset, und er eure Herzen tröste.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		quem misi ad vos in hoc ipsum, ut cognoscatis quæ circa nos sunt, et consoletur corda vestra.