4:7-9
Tychicus was sent to the Colossians by Paul, the purpose being to let them know about the circumstances of Paul and his co-workers, and so to encourage them. The enemy will use false information and half truths to try and discourage or otherwise cause trouble. When in difficult circumstances there can be a tendency to be reluctant to let people know what is really going on, but this approach can cause its own problems. Along with Tychicus, Paul was sending Onesimus. Onesimus figures largely in the Philemon letter, he was also well known to the colossians.
4:10,11
Greetings also came from Aristarchus, a fellow prisoner, and Mark.Earlier there had been a severe falling out between Paul and Mark (Acts 15:36-39),but their differences had since been resolved. Difficult things can arise in the church, but they can be overcome. The Colossians were to welcome him. Jesus (NOT thee Jesus!) also sent greetings. Aristarchus and Jesus were Jews, and Paul speaks positively about them
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