how the divine secret was disclosed to me by a revelation (if you read what I have already written briefly about this,

One is indeed ashamed even to speak about what such men do in secret;

Be strictly careful then about the life you lead; act like sensible men, not like thoughtless;

And as for you masters, act by your servants in the same way, and stop threatening them; be sure that they and you have a Lord and Master in heaven, and there is no partiality about him.

Hold your ground, tighten the belt of truth about your loins, wear integrity as your coat of mail,

Our beloved brother Tychicus, a faithful minister in the Lord, will give you all information about me, so that you may know how I am;