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Colossians 4:2

Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Continue in prayer,.... This is not said particularly to masters, as in the foregoing verse, but to all the members of the church in general; for the apostle having taken notice of some special duties…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Continue in prayer - That is, do not neglect it; observe it at all stated times; maintain the spirit of prayer, and embrace all proper occasions to engage in it; compare the Luk 18:1 note; Eph 6:18…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Continue in prayer - This was the apostle's general advice to all; without this, neither wives, husbands, children, parents, servants, nor masters, could fulfill the duties which God, in their…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Colossians 4:2-4

If this be considered as connected with the foregoing verse, then we may observe that it is part of the duty which masters owe their servants to pray with them, and to pray daily with them, or…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Prayer: Intercourse with non-Christians

2. Continue in prayer Persevere at prayer. Cp. Eph 6:18, where the like precept is prefaced by the elaborated thought of the spiritual combat and armour. Cp.…