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Further Instructions

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.(A) At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,(B) so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.[a](C) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.(D)

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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) Let your conversation be always full of grace,(H) seasoned with salt,(I) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(J)

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