We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, always praying about you,

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have about you, and those at Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh.

Praying simultaneously about us also, so that God may open to us a door of the word, to speak the mystery of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound,

Tychicus will make known to you all things about me, the beloved brother and faithful helper and fellow bondman in Lord.

Whom I sent to you for this same thing, so that he may know the things about you, and may encourage your hearts,

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner salutes you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom ye received orders, if he comes to you, welcome him),

For I testify about him, that he has much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.