2 ^bContinue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, ^cpray also for us, that God may open to us a ^ddoor for the word, to declare the ^emystery of Christ, ^fon account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is ^ghow I ought to speak.

5 ^hWalk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 ⁱLet your speech always be gracious, ^jseasoned with salt, ^kso that you may know how you ought to answer each person.