4:2 Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. 4:3 At the same time pray 1 for us too, that 2 God may open a door for the message 3 so that we may proclaim 4 the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 5 4:4 Pray that I may make it known as I should. 6 4:5 Conduct yourselves 7 with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
4:7 Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave 8 in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 9 4:8 I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing 10 and that he may encourage your hearts. 4:9 I sent him 11 with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. 12 They will tell 13 you about everything here.
4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).