22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
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All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: …
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.
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;
Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
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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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 19-24)Here, I. He desires their prayers for him, Eph. 6:19. Having mentioned supplication for all saints , he puts himself into the number. We must pray for all saints, and particularly for God’s faithful ministers. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified . Observe what it is he would have them pray for in his behalf: “ That utterance may be given unto me ; that I may b…
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