Colossians 4:2
Pray to God persistently, and as you pray, be alert and be thanking God.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
In Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 1:12As she was praying like that to Yahweh, Eli the priest saw Hannah’s lips moving as she was praying.
Job 15:4By what you say, you show that you do not revere God, and you are hindering people from meditating/thinking about God.
Psalms 55:16But I will ask Yahweh, my God, to help me, and he will save me.
Matthew 26:41You must keep alert and pray so that you can resist when you are tempted {something tempts you}. You want to do what I tell you, but you [SYN] are not strong enough to actually do it.”
Luke 18:1Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they always ought to pray confidently and not be discouraged if God does not immediately answer their prayers.
Romans 12:12Rejoice because you are confidently awaiting what God will do for you! When you suffer, be patient! Keep praying and never give up!
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 →