Colossians 4:3-11

3Also pray for us. Ask God to make it possible for us to tell people his message. We want people to understand the message about Christ that was a secret before. I am now in a prison because I taught people those things.

4Pray that I will be able to tell people this message clearly. That is what I should do.

5When you are with people who do not believe in Christ, be careful how you live. Use every chance to do good things.

6When you speak to people, always speak kind words. Say things that will help them. Then, when someone asks you a question, you will know how to reply.

7Our Christian friend, Tychicus, will tell you all the news about me. He works hard to serve the Lord. Like me, he is the Lord's servant.

8I want him to tell you what is happening to us, so that you will feel stronger. That is the reason why I am sending him to you.

9Onesimus will travel with him. As you know, he is one of your own people. He is a good Christian friend who serves Christ well. Onesimus and Tychicus will tell you everything that is happening here.

10Aristarchus is also here with me in the prison. He says ‘hello’ to you. Barnabas's cousin, Mark also says ‘hello’ to you. I have already told you about him. So, if he comes to you, be kind to him.

11Jesus, who is also called Justus, says ‘hello’ to you, too. These three men are the only Jewish believers who are serving God with me. We work together to bring people into the kingdom of God. These men have helped me to be strong.