6. Let the words you speak always be full of grace. Season them with salt. Then you will know how to answer everyone.
7. Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother. He is a faithful worker. He serves the Lord together with us.
8. I am sending him to you for one reason. I want you to know what is happening here. I want him to cheer you up and make your hearts strong.
9. He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother. He is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
10. Aristarchus is in prison with me. He sends you his greetings. So does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have been given directions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.
11. Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. They are the only Jews who work together with me for God's kingdom. They have been a comfort to me.
12. Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will stand firm in holding to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will continue to grow in your knowledge of what God wants you to do. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.
13. I am happy to tell you that he is working very hard for you. He is also working hard for everyone in Laodicea and Hierapolis.