6. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
7. Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
8. I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.
9. I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
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).
11. And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts, these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
12. Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
13. For I can testify that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
14. Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you.