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Connecting Statement:
In his closing, Paul asks them to pray for his boldness in telling the gospel while he is in prison and says he is sending Tychicus to comfort them.
that a message might be given to me
This can be stated in active form. AT: "that God might give me the word" or "God might give me the message" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
when I open my mouth. Pray that I might make known with boldness
"when I speak. Pray that I boldly explain"
open my mouth
This is a metonym for speaking. AT: "speak" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)