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Colossians 4:2 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Colossians 4:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 4 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Devoted to Prayer
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. Paul transitions to closing exhortations. "Continue in prayer" (tē proseuchē proskartereite, τῇ προσευχῇ προσκαρτερεῖτε) commands persistent prayer—not sporadic but sustained, devoted, steadfast intercession. Present imperative indicates ongoing action. "Watch in the same" (grēgorountes en autē, γρηγοροῦντες ἐν αὐτῇ) means staying alert, vigilant, spiritually awake during prayer, not mechanical or drowsy."With thanksgiving" (en eucharistia, ἐν εὐχαριστίᾳ) makes gratitude prayer's accompaniment. Thanksgiving prevents prayer from becom...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 4:2
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“Pray without ceasing.”
“but in everything”
“praying at all times in the Spirit”
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
“that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing”
“and not give up”
“praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen”
“I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.”
“self-controlled”
“they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer.”