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The Epistle Courier Mission of Tychicus and Onesimus: From Rome to Ephesus and Colossae

Follow apostolic envoy Tychicus and restored brother Onesimus departing Rome with the Ephesian, Colossian, and Philemon epistles across the Mediterranean to Ephesus, Colossae, and Laodicea.

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  • Tychicus

    Follow the full biblical biography of Tychicus.

Itinerary Stops (6)

  • Stop 1: Rome (Ephesians 6:21-22; Colossians 4:7-9)

    Tychicus and Onesimus are commissioned by the apostle Paul in Rome with the epistles to Ephesus, Colossae, and Philemon.

  • Stop 2: Puteoli (Acts 28:13-14)

    The messengers embark from the primary maritime port of Puteoli sailing east across the Mediterranean toward Greece.

  • Stop 3: Cenchreae (Romans 16:1-2)

    Crossing the Isthmus of Corinth, the couriers transit through the eastern port of Cenchreae heading toward the Aegean.

  • Stop 4: Ephesus (Ephesians 6:21-22; 2 Timothy 4:12)

    Arriving in Asia, Tychicus delivers the circular letter to the Ephesian congregations, encouraging their hearts and strengthening the leadership.

  • Stop 5: Colossae (Colossians 4:7-9; Philemon 1:10-17)

    Traveling inland up the Lycus Valley to Colossae, Tychicus delivers the Colossian epistle and restores Onesimus to Philemon as a beloved brother.

  • Stop 6: Laodicea (Colossians 4:15-16)

    The letter to the Colossians is exchanged with the letter from nearby Laodicea, greeting Nympha and the church in her home.

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