A second letter was also to be delivered by Tychicus, but much less is known about its intended destination. Because there is some textual evidence that it was written to the church in Ephesus, the writing has been regarded traditionally as Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. That would certainly be consistent with the direction of Tychicus’ travel from Rome to Colossae, and of course Paul is no stranger to the Ephesians. But because there are no personal greetings (as might be expected, since the believers in the church there are well-known to Paul), it may be that the letter is one for general circulation to all the churches throughout the region.

Whatever its intended destination, the message is universal. Paul writes about the exalted relationship between Christ and the church and the practical results which that knowledge ought to bring into the lives of individual Christians. He begins by summarizing how God’s eternal plan is revealed through Christ, then proceeds to teach various lessons regarding the church, personal righteousness, earthly relationships, and the Christian’s relationship with God.

F. LaGard Smith, The Daily Bible® - in Chronological Order (niv®) (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2013).