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19 Pray also for me. Pray that when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news.
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Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 Because of the good news, I am being held by chains as the Lord's messenger. So pray that I will be bold as I preach the good news. That's what I should do.
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for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
21 Tychicus is a dear brother. He is faithful in serving the Lord. He will tell you everything about me. Then you will know how I am and what I am doing.
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Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.
22 That's why I am sending him to you. I want you to know how we are. And I want him to cheer you up.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
23 May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give peace to the brothers and sisters. May they also give them love and faith.
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Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 May grace be given to everyone who loves our Lord Jesus Christ with a love that will never die.
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Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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