Matthew Poole and continuators on Colossians 4:8

8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose , that he might know your estate , and comfort your hearts :

Who was Paul's Messenger to them as to let them know know it was with Paul, so to this end. (1)

That he might clearly understand how their matters stood (as, Eph. 6.22.) especially with respect to spirituals, c. 2.1.5.

And (2) chear up their spirits (as the, Ephes. 6.22.) that under the temptations of Satan, and tyranny of persecutors abroad or at home they might not be discouraged, 2 Cor. 4.17.