18. Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time. Stay alert by hanging in there and praying for all believers.
19. As for me, pray that when I open my mouth, I’ll get a message that confidently makes this secret plan of the gospel known.
20. I’m an ambassador in chains for the sake of the gospel. Pray so that the Lord will give me the confidence to say what I have to say.
21. Tychicus, my loved brother and faithful servant of the Lord, can inform you about my situation and what I’m doing.
22. I’ve sent him for this reason—so that you will know about us. He can reassure you.
23. May there be peace with the brothers and sisters as well as love with the faith that comes from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.