5. Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
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.