Colossians 4:2
In prayer be constant, and be watchful in it, and (in) giving thanks;
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
In Context
1Masters, do equity and justice to your servants, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Cross References
Matthew 26:41Be watchful and pray, that you enter not into temptation. The spirit is ready, but the body is infirm.
Luke 18:1AND he spake also a parable to them, that in all time (men) should pray and not weary.
Romans 12:12Rejoice in your hope, sustain your afflictions, be constant 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 →