Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose; who was Paul’s messenger to them, as to let them know how it was with Paul, so to this end:
1. That he might know your estate; that he might clearly understand, how their matters stood, {as Eph_6:22} especially with respect to spirituals, Col_2:1,5.
2. And comfort your hearts; and cheer up their spirits, {as Eph_6:22} that under the temptations of Satan, and tyranny of persecutors abroad or at home, they might not be discouraged, 2Co_4:17.