¹⁷ Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly];

³ For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons.

¹⁸ Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people).