Col 4:2 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 2. 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. Comp. ; ; . And watch in the same with thanksgiving . Watch for favourable opportunities; watch that your mind may be in a right frame when you pray; and watch, that when your mind is in a right frame you may not neglect to pray. ; ; . (*) "Continue" "Persevere" (b) "in prayer" (c) "watch"

Colossians 4:2

Verse 2. 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. Comp. Lk 18:1; Eph 6:18; 1Thes 5:17.

And watch in the same with thanksgiving. Watch for favourable opportunities; watch that your mind may be in a right frame when you pray; and watch, that when your mind is in a right frame you may not neglect to pray. Eph 6:1; Eph 6:8; Php 4:6.

(*) "Continue" "Persevere" (b) "in prayer" Lk 18:1 (c) "watch" Mk 13:33