Colossians 4:8
“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;”
Colossians 4:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- whom I have sent you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;
- DARBYDarby
- whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Context: Colossians 4
6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
About Colossians 4: Christian Conduct and Relationships
Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to communicate with each other, and how to interact with the outside world. He sends greetings from fellow workers and closes with a benediction.
Commentary
Colossians 4 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of prayer and humility. Paul begins by encouraging the Colossians to pray for him and his companions, and to be persistent in their prayers. He then goes on to remind them to be wise in their interactions with outsiders, and to be gracious and wise in their speech. He also encourages them to be thankful for all that God has done for them.