that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may grant you the Spirit to give wisdom and revelation which come through a growing knowledge of Him,

And He has given some men to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, some to be pastors and teachers,

and for me that a message may be given me when I open my lips, so that I may boldly make known the open secret of the good news,

That you may also know how I am, Tychicus, our dearly loved brother and a faithful minister in the Lord's service, will give you all the information;