Colossians 4:2

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving,

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In The King James Version

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

In Context

1Masters, provide your slaves with what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in the heavens.

3at the same time praying for us, that God may open to us a door for the Word, to speak the mystery of Christ (for which I am also in chains),

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Cross References

Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, so that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit on its part is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Luke 18:1And then He told them a parable, the point being that one needs to always pray and not lose heart,

Romans 12:12rejoicing in the hope; enduring the affliction; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Matthew Henry on Colossians 4:2

Relative Duties. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. The apostle proceeds with the duty of masters to their servants, which might have been joined to the foregoing chapter, and is a part of that discourse. Here observe, 1. Justice is required of them: Give unto your servants that which is just and equal ( v. 1 ), not only strict justice, but equity and kindness. Be faithful to your promises to them, and perform your agreements;… Read the whole commentary →

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