Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Masters, do what is right and fair by your slaves, for you know that you also have a Master — in Heaven.

3and at the same time pray for us, that God may give us an opening for our Message, so that we may speak of the truths hidden in the Christ — the truths for which I am in chains!

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Cross References

Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that you may not fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak.”

Luke 18:1Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.

Romans 12:12rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering 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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