# 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]]