Colossians 4:7 bbe — Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;

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"Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;"

— Colossians 4:7, Bible in Basic English

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Colossians 4 — Context

So that I may make it clear, as it is right for me to do.

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.

Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;

And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;

And with him I have sent Onesimus, the true and well-loved brother, who is one of you. They will give you word of everything which is taking place here.

Aristarchus, my brother-prisoner, sends his love to you, and Mark, a relation of Barnabas (about whom you have been given orders: if he comes to you, be kind to him),

Colossians 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 4:7 say?

Colossians 4:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;”

Where is Colossians 4:7 in the Bible?

Colossians 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 7.

Who wrote Colossians?

Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Colossians about?

To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.

What are the major themes of Colossians?

Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 4:7.

What translation should I read Colossians 4:7 in?

Colossians 4:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Colossians 4:7?

Colossians 4:7 reads (BBE): “Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Colossians 4:7 bbe — Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;

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