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20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as is my duty.

Conclusion[a]

21 A Personal Message. So that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, my beloved brother and a faithful minister in the Lord, will keep you informed. 22 I am sending him to you for this specific purpose, so that you will know how we are and that your hearts may be encouraged.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:21 Paul issues a personal message and a final blessing. He sends Tychicus, his coworker, to carry the Letter personally to the addressees and to be his surrogate. He then offers final greetings. The fact that he does not give any personal references such as can be found in his Letters seems to indicate that the Letter was a circular one, not sent to the Ephesians alone.

20 for which I am an ambassador(A) in chains.(B) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Final Greetings

21 Tychicus,(C) the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are,(D) and that he may encourage you.(E)

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