Colossians
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2
Colossians 4:2 (KJV) speaks to prayer, perseverance, and thanksgiving to God — words set in Colossians, Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
Luke 18:1“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”
Psalms 55:17“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”
Ezra 8:23“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14
Common questions
What does Colossians 4:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Colossians 4:2 reads: "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" The verse speaks to prayer, perseverance, and thanksgiving to God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Colossians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Colossians 4:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" is Colossians 4:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Colossians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Colossians 4:2?
Verses that sit beside Colossians 4:2 include Philippians 4:6, Luke 18:1, and Psalms 55:17. Reading them alongside Colossians 4:2 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Colossians 4:2?
Read Colossians 4:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.