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19 And don't forget to pray for me. Pray that I'll know what to say and have the courage to say it at the right time, telling the mystery to one and all, the Message that I,
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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 jailbird preacher that I am, am responsible for getting out.
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for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
21 Tychicus, my good friend here, will tell you what I'm doing and how things are going with me. He is certainly a dependable servant of the Master!
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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 I've sent him not only to tell you about us but to cheer you on in your faith.
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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 Good-bye, friends. Love mixed with faith be yours from God the Father and from the Master, Jesus Christ.
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Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Pure grace and nothing but grace be with all who love our Master, Jesus Christ.
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Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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