⁵ Be wise when you engage with those outside the faith community; make the most of every moment and every encounter. ⁶ When you speak the word, speak it gracefully (as if seasoned with salt), so you will know how to respond to everyone rightly.

^7-9 I am sending this letter by Tychicus and Onesimus, both dear brothers. Tychicus has been a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. He will update you on me and my^[a] situation here, and he will no doubt be an encouragement to you. Onesimus is one of you; and he, too, has been faithful. You will get the whole story from them.