22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
22 I've sent him not only to tell you about us but to cheer you on in your faith.
22 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.
22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose-to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 6:22
Commentary on Ephesians 6:19-24
(Read Ephesians 6:19-24)
The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace, understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience, peace among themselves. And the grace of the Spirit, producing faith and love, and every grace. These he desires for those in whom they were already begun. And all grace and blessings come to the saints from God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Grace, that is, the favour of God; and all good, spiritual and temporal, which is from it, is and shall be with all those who thus love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, and with them only.