3 At the same time pray also for us, so that God will give us a good opportunity to preach his message about the secret of Christ. For that is why I am now in prison.
4 Pray, then, that I may speak, as I should, in such a way as to make it clear.
5 Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.
6 Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.
7 Our dear friend Tychicus, who is a faithful worker and fellow servant in the Lord's work, will give you all the news about me.
8 That is why I am sending him to you, in order to cheer you up by telling you how all of us are getting along.
9 With him goes Onesimus, that dear and faithful friend, who belongs to your group. They will tell you everything that is happening here.