Colossians 4:2

Be constant in prayer, watching in the same with thanksgiving;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Masters, award unto the servants that which is right and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

3at the same time also praying for us, in order that God may open to us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I indeed am bound;

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Cross References

Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Luke 18:1And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;

Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; 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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