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Tychicus
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Tychicus

A companion of Paul from the province of Asia, trusted as a courier and described as a beloved brother and faithful minister. He carried the letters to the Ephesians and Colossians, with the commission to tell those churches everything about Paul's circumstances and to encourage their hearts. Paul also considered sending him to Crete and to Ephesus in the pastoral letters.

Role: Companion of Paul
Lived: 1st century

Where in scripture

ActsEphesiansColossians2 TimothyTitus

These accompanied him as far as Asia: Sopater of Beroea; Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians; Gaius of Derbe; Timothy; and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

Acts 20:4

But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things;

Ephesians 6:21 — 'A beloved brother'

Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. Amen.

Ephesians 6:24

All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

Colossians 4:7

The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

Colossians 4:18

But I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.

2 Timothy 4:12

When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

Titus 3:12

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Acts 20:4Ephesians 6:21Ephesians 6:24Colossians 4:7Colossians 4:182 Timothy 4:12Titus 3:12