8whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:


In Context

5 Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

6 Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, so as to know how ye ought to answer each one.

7 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in the Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me;

8 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:

9 with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known to you everything here.

10 Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)

Colossians 4:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:8I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:8Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:8whom I have sent you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:8whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our estate, and that he may comfort your hearts;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he may know your state, and comfort your hearts;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:8whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:8Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;