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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 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]])