Further Instructions

² Devote yourselves to prayer,^(A) being watchful and thankful. ³ And pray for us, too, that God may open a door^(B) for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery^(C) of Christ, for which I am in chains.^{(D) 4} Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. ⁵ Be wise^(E) in the way you act toward outsiders;^(F) make the most of every opportunity.^{(G) 6} Let your conversation be always full of grace,^(H) seasoned with salt,^(I) so that you may know how to answer everyone.^(J)

Final Greetings

⁷ Tychicus^(K) will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant^[a](L) in the Lord. ⁸ I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our^[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.^{(M) 9} He is coming with Onesimus,^(N) our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.^(O) They will tell you everything that is happening here.

¹⁰ My fellow prisoner Aristarchus^(P) sends you his greetings, as does Mark,^(Q) the cousin of Barnabas.^(R) (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) ¹¹ Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews^[c] among my co-workers^(S) for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. ¹² Epaphras,^(T) who is one of you^(U) and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,^(V) that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature^(W) and fully assured.