2 Timothy 4:12

Modern

Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

Traditional

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

Literal

But I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

Latin

Tychicum autem misi Ephesum.

Greek

English

Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

Tychicus was apparently a Greek from Asia Minor (implied in Colossians 4:7–8, 10–11); see also Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21–22; Colossians 4:7–8; Titus 3:12). He was possibly going to Ephesus to deliver the letter and replace Timothy, assuming Timothy was in Ephesus.

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesians 6:21
Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
Acts 20:4
Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.
Colossians 4:7
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
Titus 3:12
As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
Acts 20:25
Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
1 Timothy 1:3
As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines
Acts 20:16–17
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.

Tychicus: Faithful companion and messenger of Paul

Ephesus: Major city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity