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2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.
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And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
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Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.
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Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
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Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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