Persistence in Prayer!

Colossians 4: 2 – 4

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; ³ meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the ^[a]mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, ⁴ that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

 

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. ⁶ Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

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Paul begins by saying, "Devote yourselves to prayer," (NASB) or "Continue earnestly in prayer," (NKJV). In the original language it says, "continue steadfastly in prayer."

The word translated, "continue steadfastly," is one word in the original language.

• It can be translated, "persist in, adhere firmly to, or remain devoted to or to give unremitting care to."
• It carries with it the idea of dedication.