Speaking to God and Others

Devote yourselves(A) to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door(B) to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah,(C) for which I am in prison,(D) so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.(E)

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Further Instructions

Devote yourselves to prayer,(A) being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door(B) for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery(C) of Christ, for which I am in chains.(D) Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise(E) in the way you act toward outsiders;(F) make the most of every opportunity.(G)

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