Matthew Poole and continuators on Colossians 4:7

The Apostle drawing to a conclusion, that he at so great distance might certifie them of his love to them, and care for them, doth here acquaint them that with this Epistle he was sending two persons of integrity for their satisfaction and his, viz. Tychicus an Asiatick their country Man and his fellow traveller, Act. 20.4. whom he sometimes sent to other, 2 Tim. 4.12. Tit. 3.12. who would give them to understand, what circumstances he was in, and all his affairs, see Eph. 6.21, 22.

Whom he recommends to them as being a good man, a Brother as Timothy, c. 1.1. and Epaphroditus, Phil. 2.25. beloved of the People.

And whom he had experimentally found to be a faithfull Deacon in the larger acceptation or Minister, i. e. of Jesus Christ and his messenger.

And owned as his Collegue or fellow Servant in the Lord, that they might more kindly receive him.