New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Colossians 4:8
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I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
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Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;
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whom I sent to you⁺ for this, that you⁺ may know the things concerning us, and he may encourage your⁺ hearts,
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Colossians 4
6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
9 With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
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