Free Bible Commentary
“Ephesians 6:21-24”
Categories: Ephesians“But that you also may know about my circumstances, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make everything known to you. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us, and that he may comfort your hearts. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.”
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Paul referred to Tychicus, who was delivering the letter to the church in Ephesus, as “the beloved brother and faithful minister to the Lord” (verse 21). Tychicus had a close relationship with Paul and with Jesus as he carried out his duties as a “ministering” servant of the Gospel. This epistle to the Ephesians was packed full of divine instruction, admonition and exhortation for the brethren (and us), but Tychicus would personally and verbally relate to the Ephesians how Paul was dealing with his wrongful imprisonment for doing the Lord’s will (verse 22).
Paul prayed for and extended “peace”, “faith” and “love” for the Ephesians as he drew his letter to a close (verse 23). Paul desired that all his brethren in Christ have harmonious relations with one another and with God, that they care for one another deeply and that they live lives of obedient faith to the Lord. God’s saving grace is only extended to people who truly love the Lord Jesus Christ with “incorruptible love” (verse 24). Jesus said that if we truly love Him we will keep His commandments (John 14:15, 23). This is the kind of love this is sincere, deep, active, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, obedient, consistent and persistent.
Lord willing we will have some introductory remarks on Paul’s letter to the Philippians tomorrow and begin reading the text on Wednesday.
Have a blessed day!
- Louie Taylor
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