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2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:2–6 — American Standard Version (ASV) 2 Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; 3 withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Colossians 4 English Standard Version 1 Masters, treat your bondservants [1] justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Further Instructions 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2. ESV Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. NIV Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. NASB Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; CSB Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
The text (Colossians 4:2–6) falls naturally into two parts: verses 2–4 are the first part, and verse 5 and 6 are the second part. The first part has to do with our indirect involvement in evangelism through prayer for God's specially called spokesmen.
William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 4:5-6 4:5-6 Behave yourselves wisely to those who are outside the Church. Buy up every possible opportunity. Let your speech always be with gracious charm, seasoned with the salt of wit, so that you will know the right answer to give in every case.
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