King James Version
Colossians 4:7 in the King James Version says “All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the...” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:”
Colossians 4:7 · KJV
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“state”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“minister”
G1249an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“fellowservant”
G4889a co-slave, i.e., servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)
“the Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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