“All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:”
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts — Tychicus is Paul's emissary. 'Know how we are' (ginōskō ta peri hymōn) shows pastoral concern: they need news of Paul's condition. 'Encourage your hearts' (parakalēō kardia) is comfort-ministry. His presence is Paul-presence; his encouragement is apostolic comfort.
Church Fathers on Colossians 4:7
“All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord.” Admirable! How great is the wisdom of Paul! Observe, he does not put everything into his Epistles, but only things necessary and urgent. In the first place, being desirous of not drawing them out to a length; and secondly, to make his messenger more respected, by his having also somewhat to relate; thirdly, showing his own affection towards him; for…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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