16 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

2 variant units attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

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3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Thess 1:1 — Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus C
• 1Tim 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
• 2Cor 1:1 — Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
• 2Cor 1:19 — For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
• 2Cor 8:23 — Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
• 2Tim 1:2 — To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
• 2Tim 4:12 — And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
• 2Tim 4:12 — And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
• 2Tim 4:20 — Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
• 2Tim 4:20 — Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
• 3John 1:1 — The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
• 3John 1:1 — The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
• Acts 14:6 — They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:
• Acts 16:1 — Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
• Acts 16:1 — Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
• Acts 17:1 — Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
• Acts 17:10 — And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
• Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
• Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
• Acts 21:29 — (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
• Acts 21:29 — (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
• Col 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
• Col 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
• Col 4:10 — Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
• Col 4:10 — Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
• Eph 6:21 — But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
• Eph 6:21 — But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
• Phil 2:19 — But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
• Phlm 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
• Rom 16:21 — Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
• Titus 3:12 — When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
• Titus 3:12 — When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.