Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Masters, do what is right and fair by your slaves, for you know that you also have a Master – in heaven.

3and at the same time pray for us, so that God may give us an opening for our message, so that we may speak of the truths hidden in the Christ – the truths for which I am in chains!

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Cross References

Psalms 55:16But I will call on God, the Lord will save me.

Matthew 26:41Watch and pray so that you don’t fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak.”

Luke 18:1Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.

Romans 12:12rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering 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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