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NASB: | I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us, and that he may comfort your hearts. (NASB ©1995) | ||
GWT: | That's why I'm sending him to you so that you may know how we're doing and that he may encourage you.(GOD'S WORD®) | ||
KJV: | Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. | ||
ASV: | whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts. | ||
BBE: | Whom 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. | ||
DBY: | whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye may know of our affairs and that he may encourage your hearts. | ||
ERV: | whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts. | ||
WEY: | I have sent him to you for the very purpose--that you may know about us and that he may encourage you. | ||
WBS: | Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that ye may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. | ||
WEB: | whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts. | ||
YLT: | whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that ye might know the things concerning us, and that he might comfort your hearts. | ||
Ephesians 6:22 Cross References | |||
XREF: | Colossians 2:2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, Colossians 4:8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; (NASB ©1995) | ||
Commentaries and Concordances | |||
PNT: | 6:22 That ye might know our affairs, and [that] he might comfort your hearts. Tychicus was a faithful minister (Eph 6:21), and could not only satisfy their longing to know of Paul's state, but could comfort them. | ||
WES: | 6:22 That he might comfort your hearts - By relating the supports I find from God, and the success of the gospel. | ||
MHC: | 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 among themselves. And the grace of the Spirit, producing faith and love, and every grace. These he desires for those in whom they were already begun. And all grace and blessings come to the saints from God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Grace, that is, the favour of God; and all good, spiritual and temporal, which is from it, is and shall be with all those who thus love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, and with them only. | ||
CONC: | Affairs Comfort Encourage Hearts Position Purpose State | ||
PREV: | Affairs Comfort Encourage Hearts Position Purpose Sending State | ||
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