Continue steadfastly (προσκαρτερειτε). See Mr 3:9; Acts 2:42,46 for this interesting word from προς and καρτερος (stron…

Continue in prayer. That is, do not neglect it; observe it at all stated times; maintain the spirit of prayer, and embrace all proper occa…

Compare the almost exact parallel in Ephesians 6:18-20, and see Notes there.

A door of utterance.—Compare a similar phrase i…

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Continue in prayer, and watch in t…

Here is a general appeal for prayerfulness. The word for “devote yourselves” (GK 4674) is built on a root meaning “to be strong.” It always connote…

Continue in prayer. He returns to general exhortations, in which we should not expect an exact order; for in that case, he would have begu…

Continue in prayer
This is not said particularly to masters, as in the foregoing verse, but to all the members of th…

No duties can be performed correctly unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch in prayer with thanksgiving.

Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…