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2 Timothy 4

2 Tim. 4:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
Tychicus
Tuchikos (Greek #5190)
fortuitous, i.e. fortunate; Tychicus, a Christian
KJV usage: Tychicus.
Pronounce: too-khee-kos'
Origin: from a derivative of 5177
z have I sent
apostello (Greek #649)
set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty).
Pronounce: ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 575 and 4724
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
Ephesus
Ephesos (Greek #2181)
Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor
KJV usage: Ephesus.
Pronounce: ef'-es-os
Origin: probably of foreign origin
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Titus 3:12• 12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. (Titus 3:12)

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Ephesian; of Ephesus,
Tychicus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Tychicus.
Acts 20:4• 4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. (Acts 20:4)
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Eph. 6:21• 21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: (Eph. 6:21)
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Col. 4:7• 7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: (Col. 4:7)
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Titus 3:12• 12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. (Titus 3:12)
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Acts 20:16‑17,25• 16For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
 17And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
 25And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. (Acts 20:16‑17,25)
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1 Tim. 1:3• 3As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, (1 Tim. 1:3)
• Tychicus as “a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord” (see also Col. 4:7) …. it was a singular mercy to the aged Apostle to have, at this moment, such a servant to send on his behalf to Ephesus. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 4:9-22” by E. Dennett)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

W. Kelly Translation

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Buta Tychicus I sent unto Ephesus.

WK Translation Notes

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The apostle draws a slight distinction here, which is expressed by "but," rather than by "and." The others had proceeded on their own responsibility. Tychicus was sent by the apostle to Ephesus.