2 Timothy 4:12

12 But ¹Tychicus I have sent to ²Ephesus.

2 Timothy 4:12 Meaning and Commentary

2 Timothy 4:12

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
] To supply the place of Timothy, while he came to Rome, and continued there: so careful was the apostle of the church there, that they might not be without the ministry of the word during his absence; see ( Ephesians 6:20 Ephesians 6:21 ) .

2 Timothy 4:12 In-Context

10 for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

11 Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

12 But Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

13 When you come bring the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.

14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

Cross References

• 1. Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21, 22; Colossians 4:7
• 2. Acts 18:19