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19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.
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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 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.
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for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
21 To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work.
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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 have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
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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 Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.
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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 God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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