Colossians 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Colossians 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Colossians 4:2 is a verse from the book of Colossians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Colossians 4:2 — KJV
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”
— Colossians 4:2 (KJV)
Colossians 4:2 in Context — About the Book of Colossians
Colossians answers every spiritual add-on with one word: Christ. He is the image of the invisible God, creator and sustainer of all things, in whom all fullness dwells — and you have been given fullness in Him. Set your mind above; let His peace rule; do everything in His name.
Cross-References for Colossians 4:2
“And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 4:2: same, thanksgiving
“Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 4:2: prayer, watch
“And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 4:2: prayer, thanksgiving
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. watch: or, the night watches”
Shares key themes with Colossians 4:2: watch, same
“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
Shares key themes with Colossians 4:2: continue, prayer
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