EPHESIANS 6:21

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“But 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:”

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Ephesians 6:21 Translation & Meaning

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KJV Verse Original Greek Meaning/ Definition
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But δὲ But, and, etc But
that Ἵνα In order that (denoting the purpose or the result) that
ye ὑμεῖς You (as subjective of verb) ye
also καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words also
may know εἰδῆτε Used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know know
my ἐμέ Me my
affairs, κατ' (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined) affairs
and (No Greek definition. English implied.)
how τί An interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) how
I do, πράσσω To "practise", i.e., perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from G4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally) do
Tychicus, Τυχικὸς Fortuitous, i.e., fortunate; Tychicus, a Christian Tychicus
a The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) a
beloved ἀγαπητὸς Beloved beloved
brother ἀδελφὸς A brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001) brother
and καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and
faithful πιστὸς Objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful faithful
minister διάκονος An attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon) minister
in ἐν "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc in
the Lord, κυρίῳ Supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) Lord
shall make known γνωρίσει To make known; subjectively, to know make known
to you ὑμῖν To (with or by) you to you
all things: πάντα All, any, every, the whole all things

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  • 19  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

  • 20  For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

  • 21  But 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:

  • 22  Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

  • 23  Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.




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