Colossians 4:2

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Colossians 4:2

Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.

Luke 18:1

Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,

With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.

Colossians 2:7

having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more] established in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].

1 Samuel 12:23

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.

Job 15:4

“Indeed, you are doing away with fear,
And you are diminishing meditation before God.

Job 27:8-10

“For what is the hope of the godless, even though he has gained [in this world],
When God takes his life?

Psalm 55:16-17

As for me, I shall call upon God,
And the Lord will save me.

Psalm 109:4

In return for my love, they attack me,
But I am in prayer.

Matthew 26:41

Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Mark 13:33

“Be on guard and stay constantly alert [and pray]; for you do not know when the appointed time will come.

Luke 21:36

But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”

Romans 12:12

constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],

Colossians 1:9

For this reason, since the day we heard about it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking [specifically] that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes], and in understanding [of spiritual things],

Colossians 3:17

Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

be unceasing and persistent in prayer;

1 Peter 4:7

The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]

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Summary

Colossians 4:2

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

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Thanksgiving

Colossians 2:7

Colossians 3:15

Bible References

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Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.

“Indeed, you are doing away with fear,
And you are diminishing meditation before God.

“For what is the hope of the godless, even though he has gained [in this world],
When God takes his life?

As for me, I shall call upon God,
And the Lord will save me.

In return for my love, they attack me,
But I am in prayer.

Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,

constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.

be unceasing and persistent in prayer;

Thanksgiving

having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more] established in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude.