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Final Greetings
These closing verses combine practical communication with warm blessing. The writer explains why Tychicus is coming, then ends with words of peace, love, faith, and grace that point the readers to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Understanding the passage
The setting of these words
In these final lines, the writer tells the readers how they will hear news about his situation. Tychicus will report what is happening and bring comfort. The passage then closes with blessings spoken over the brothers and over all who love the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 6:21–24Main takeaway
This closing shows that the letter’s final words join clear communication, comfort, and blessings that come from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Follow the letter’s teaching
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01Tychicus will make things knownThe writer wants the readers to know his affairs and how he is doing. Tychicus is the one who will make these things known.
Explanation
The writer wants the readers to know his affairs and how he is doing. Tychicus is the one who will make these things known. He is described as a beloved brother and a faithful servant in the Lord, showing both close affection and dependable service.
02News and comfort belong togetherThe writer says clearly why Tychicus has been sent. First, the readers are to know their state.
Explanation
The writer says clearly why Tychicus has been sent. First, the readers are to know their state. Second, Tychicus is to comfort their hearts. These words show that sharing news is not only about information. It is also meant to strengthen and encourage the readers.
03Blessings from God the Father and the Lord Jesus ChristThe closing then turns to blessing. Peace is spoken to the brothers, along with love with faith.
Explanation
The closing then turns to blessing. Peace is spoken to the brothers, along with love with faith. The source of these blessings is named directly: God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The passage points away from human strength and towards God as giver.
04Grace for those who love the Lord Jesus ChristThe final verse speaks grace over all those who love the Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.
Explanation
The final verse speaks grace over all those who love the Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. The wording highlights a love that does not spoil or fade. The passage ends with “Amen”, leaving the readers with grace and enduring love for Christ in view.
Questions to explore
Pause, look back at the verses and talk together.
01What two reasons are given for sending Tychicus?
Look for the two stated purposes in the verse: the readers are to know the writer’s and his companions’ state, and their hearts are to be comforted.
02How is Tychicus described in the letter’s closing?
Notice the exact titles used for him and consider what they show about his relationship to the readers and his service in the Lord.
03Which blessings are named at the end, and who is named as their source?
List the blessing words in the closing verses, then identify where the text says they come from.
Read the Bible passage
World English Bible ClassicScripture quotation · Public domain
Ephesians 6:21–24
21But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things.
22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state and that he may comfort your hearts.
23Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. Amen.