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Faithful companion and messenger of Paul

Tychicus

Named in 7 verses across 5 books, first in Acts 20:4.

ΤυχικόςTychicus

The name means “casual; by chance.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Tychicus Written by AI

Tychicus was a faithful companion and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, mentioned several times in the New Testament (Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:12; Titus 3:12). He was from the province of Asia (modern-day western Turkey) and accompanied Paul on his third missionary journey. Paul entrusted Tychicus with important missions, sending him as a messenger to the churches in Ephesus (Ephesians 6:21) and Colossae (Colossians 4:7) to deliver letters and bring news of Paul's circumstances. In these letters, Paul describes Tychicus as a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord. Later, Paul sent Tychicus to Ephesus to relieve Timothy (2 Timothy 4:12) and planned to send him to Crete to assist Titus (Titus 3:12). Tychicus' frequent appearances in Paul's letters and his role as a trusted messenger demonstrate his significance in the early church and his close relationship with the apostle.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Chance, an Asiatic Christian, a “faithful minister in the Lord” (Eph. 6:21, 22), who, with Trophimus, accompanied Paul on a part of his journey from Macedonia to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4). He is alluded to also in Col. 4:7, Titus 3:12, and 2 Tim. 4:12 as having been with Paul at Rome, whence he sent him to Ephesus, probably for the purpose of building up and encouraging the church there.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Acts 20:4

    Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

  2. Ephesians 6:21

    Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.

  3. Ephesians 6:24

    Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

  4. Colossians 4:7

    Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

  5. Colossians 4:18

    This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

  6. 2 Timothy 4:12

    Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

  7. Titus 3:12

    As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.