Tychicus

Tychicus was an incredibly important coworker and long-time assistant to Paul, who often entrusted him with significant tasks and relied heavily on him. Tychicus was from Asia, and his name means “fortunate.” He was fortunate to follow Paul, learning to serve the Lord. In Tychicus, we can see Paul’s reflection; their loyalty to the Lord, love for people, and zeal for the Gospel were almost identical.

Tychicus also served as Paul’s messenger, delivering the letters to the Colossians (Colossians 4:7) and Philemon (Colossians 4:9). Paul’s high regard for Tychicus is evident in his letter to the Ephesian church, where he calls Tychicus a “faithful servant in the Lord.” At the end of Paul’s third missionary journey, Tychicus, as one of the representatives from the churches in Asia, likely arrived in Jerusalem with Paul (Acts 20:4). In Titus 3:12, Paul states his intention to send Tychicus to Titus. Then, 2 Timothy 4:12 records Paul sending him from Rome to Ephesus, implying that Tychicus was one of the faithful companions serving with Paul during his final trials.