Colossians 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,

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

In Context

1Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

3praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds,

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Cross References

1 Samuel 1:12As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli saw her mouth.

Job 15:4Yes, you do away with fear, and hinder devotion before God.

Psalms 55:16As for me, I will call on God. The LORD will save me.

Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Luke 18:1He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up,

Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, 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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