# 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 the Corinthians (6:21).

# that a message might be given to me

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that God might give me the word" or "God might give me the message" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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. Alternate translation: "speak" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])