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  24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.   Verse 24 is the benediction to the book of Ephesians. Grace be with all those “Grace” both concludes the book of Ephesians as well as launches it (1:2). “Grace” means God bestows...

  23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.   Verse 23 is the salutation of Ephesians. Peace to the brethren, “Peace” has to do with harmony among Christians in Ephesus. “Peace” is emphatic in the Greek text....

22 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.   whom I have sent to you Paul personally sent Tychicus to Ephesus not only to deliver the written text of Ephesians but also to give an oral...

21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; will make all things known to you; Tychicus served as a messenger to the churches of Asia. He personally...

21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; The second description of Tychicus is that he was a “faithful minister.” and faithful minister [servant] The...

21 But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Paul characterized Tychicus in two ways. First he called him “a beloved brother.” a beloved brother Paul’s...