Colossians 4:2
Continue steadfastly in prayer. Stay alert in it in thanksgiving.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
In Context
1Masters, give to slaves what is right and fair. You know that you also have a master in heaven.
Cross References
1 Samuel 1:12As she continued praying before Yahweh, Eli watched her mouth.
Job 15:4Indeed, you diminish respect for God; 1 you obstruct devotion to him, 1
Psalms 55:16As for me, I will call on God, 1 and Yahweh will save me. 1
Matthew 26:41Watch and pray that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Luke 18:1Then he spoke a parable to them about how they should always pray and not become discouraged,
Romans 12:12Rejoice in certain hope, be patient in suffering, be faithful 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 →