Man living at the time of the New Testament
Tychicus was a faithful companion of Paul who served as his messenger to the churches in Asia Minor.
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Tychicus was a faithful companion and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, mentioned several times in the New Testament (Act.20.4; Eph.6.21; Col.4.7; 2Ti.4.12; Tit.3.12). He was from the province of Asia (modern-day western Turkey) and accompanied Paul on his third missionary journey. Paul entrusted Tychicus with important missions, sending him as a messenger to the churches in Ephesus (Eph.6.21) and Colossae (Col.4.7) to deliver letters and bring news of Paul's circumstances. In these letters, Paul describes Tychicus as a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord. Later, Paul sent Tychicus to Ephesus to relieve Timothy (2Ti.4.12) and planned to send him to Crete to assist Titus (Tit.3.12). Tychicus' frequent appearances in Paul's letters and his role as a trusted messenger demonstrate his significance in the early church and his close relationship with the apostle.
Part of: Paul's Circle
Colossians is carried by Tychicus together with Onesimus. Many infer the short letter to Philemon travelled on the same trip, since it concerns a man from the same city.
Sources: Scripture
Tychicus is a beloved brother, faithful minister and fellow servant, who travels with Paul from Corinth toward Asia and is later sent to Ephesus and possibly Crete.
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Chance, an Asiatic Christian, a “faithful minister in the Lord” (Eph. 6:21, 22), who, with Trophimus, accompanied Paul on a part of his journey from Macedonia to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4). He is alluded to also in Col. 4:7, Titus 3:12, and 2 Tim. 4:12 as having been with Paul at Rome, whence he sent him to Ephesus, probably for the purpose of building up and encouraging the church there.
(fateful) and Troph’imus (nutritious), companions of St. Paul on some of his journeys, are mentioned as natives of Asia. (Acts 20:4; 21:29; 2 Timothy 4:20) (A.D. 54-64.) There is much probability in the conjecture that Tychicus and Trophimus were the two brethren who were associated with Titus. (2 Corinthians 8:16-24) in conducting the business of the collection for the poor Christians in Judea.
TYCH'ICUS, a companion of Paul, Acts 20:4, and evidently a devoted and faithful disciple. Eph 6:21-22; Col 4:7-8.
TYCH'ICUS, a companion of Paul, Acts 20:4, and evidently a devoted and faithful disciple. Eph 6:21-22; Col 4:7-8.
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7 verses in 5 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G5190
Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.
Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
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