American Standard Version
"whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts; "
— Colossians 4:8, American Standard Version
“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;”
“I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,”
“I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.”
“What I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you and comfort your hearts:”
“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;”
“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;”
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:
whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;
together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here.
Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),
and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.