¹⁷ pray continually,^(A)

⁴¹ “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.^(A) The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

² He and all his family were devout and God-fearing;^(A) he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit^(A) on all occasions^(B) with all kinds of prayers and requests.^(C) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying^(D) for all the Lord’s people.