25– 28. ‘ Meanwhile, Brothers, in your prayers do not forget us. Convey our greetings with the customary holy kiss to all the Brothers. As regards this letter I charge that it be read aloud to all the Brothers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.’ 25. Ἀδελφοί, προσεύχεσθεκτλ.] Cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:1, and for a similar request see Romans 15:30, Ephesians 6:19, Colossians 4:3, Hebrews 13:18. If καί is read, it introduces the feeling of reciprocity—‘ as we have prayed for you, do you also pray for us.’