[Campion]

Jesus is the only One Who can mediate or intercede in our prayers

Then Paul was wrong to ask people to pray for him (Eph 6:19, Rom 15:13, etc.). If Mary can't intercede for me, then neither can Paul's readers intercede for him.

[CA Conservative]

If Mary can't intercede for me, then neither can Paul's readers intercede for him.

I don't think Paul was asking his readers to pray to someone who was dead, asking the dead person to pray to God for Paul...

I can ask my wife to pray for me. I cannot ask her mother, who is dead, to pray for me.

[avenir]

His request took place in space-time. I have never considered praying for Paul NOW. He’s saved and secure, no need.