19 and (A)also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth (B)boldly to proclaim (C)the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I (D)am an ambassador (E)in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

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21 (F)So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, (G)Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. 22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may (H)encourage your hearts.

23 (I)Peace be to the brothers,[a] and (J)love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all who (K)love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.

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  1. Ephesians 6:23 Or brothers and sisters

19 Pray also for me,(A) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(B) make known the mystery(C) of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador(D) in chains.(E) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Final Greetings

21 Tychicus,(F) 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 am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are,(G) and that he may encourage you.(H)

23 Peace(I) to the brothers and sisters,[a] and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:23 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
  2. Ephesians 6:24 Or Grace and immortality to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.