Ephesians 6:22

Modern

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Traditional

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

Literal

…whom I sent to you for this, that you might know the things concerning us, and he may encourage your hearts.

Latin

…quem misi ad vos in hoc ipsum, ut cognoscatis quæ circa nos sunt, et consoletur corda vestra.

Greek

English

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Paul ends this letter with personal words and a blessing that repeats the desires expressed at the beginning of the letter.

Theme notes and profiles

Colossians 4:7–8
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
Philippians 2:25
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
2 Thessalonians 2:17
…encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
Colossians 2:2
…that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
Philippians 2:19
Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.