never cease to thank God for you when I mention you in my prayers,

when He raised Christ from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand in heaven,

When He came, He brought the good news of peace for you who were far away and for you who were near;

Concerning this the Scripture says: "He led a host of captives, when He went up on high, and granted gifts to men."

So you must take on God's full armor, so as to be able to take a stand in the day when evil attacks you, and, after having completely finished the contest, to hold your own.

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,

for the sake of which I am an envoy in prison: so that, when I tell it, I may speak as courageously as I ought.