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Tychicus

Tychicus was one of several men who served with Paul. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

so that he may encourage your hearts.

"Encourage your hearts" here is a synecdoche for strengthening the determination of the believers. AT: "so that he may strengthen your decision to follow God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche).

translationWords

• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/beloved
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/brother
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faithful
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lord
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heart