49 — Person: Tychicus

Number: 49

Person: Tychicus

Action: Carrying the letter to Ephesus (the faithful minister)

Object: Letter to Ephesians

Scripture connection: Ephesians 6:21 — So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. Colossians 4:7 — Tychicus will tell you all about my activities.

Memory hook: 49 = Ephesians; Tychicus is the one who carried the letter (Eph 6:21). The number 49 is the bearer of the letter to the Ephesians.

Why this number? 49 = Ephesians; Tychicus (Eph 6:21) (49). Tychicus carried the letter to Ephesus; the number 49 ties the epistle to its carrier.