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Prayer as Persistent Effort
Commentators explain that the command to "continue steadfastly" uses a Greek word implying strength, persistence, and fervent adherence. This is not just about frequency but about persevering with earnestness, especially since God may not answer immediately. This steadfastness is presented as a vital discipline for maintaining a strong connection with God.
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Colossians
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Colossians 4:2
Continue steadfastly (προσκαρτερειτε). See Mr 3:9; Acts 2:42,46 for this interesting word from προς and καρτερος (stron…
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 4:2–4
19th Century
Bishop
Compare the almost exact parallel in Ephesians 6:18-20, and see Notes there.
A door of utterance.—Compare a similar phrase i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 4:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 4:2
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…
John Calvin
On Colossians 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Colossians 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
Continue in prayer
This is not said particularly to masters, as in the foregoing verse, but to all the members of th…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 4:2–6
17th Century
Minister
No duties can be performed correctly unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch in prayer with thanksgiving.
The people are to pray pa…