3 Be sure to pray that God will make a way for us to spread his message and explain the mystery about Christ, even though I am in jail for doing this.
4 Please pray that I will make the message as clear as possible.
5 When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.
6 Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.
7 Tychicus is the dear friend, who faithfully works and serves the Lord with us, and he will give you the news about me.
8 I am sending him to cheer you up by telling you how we are getting along.
9 Onesimus, the dear and faithful follower from your own group, is coming with him. The two of them will tell you everything that has happened here.