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Colossians 4:2
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2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.(A)

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Listen to Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 12:12, Matthew 26:41, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, 1 Peter 4:7, Psalm 109:4, Psalm 55:16-17, Colossians 1:9, Mark 13:33
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Colossians 4:2
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2 Devote yourselves to prayer,(A) being watchful and thankful.

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1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
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17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
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17 pray continually,(A) 18 give thanks in all circumstances;(B) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Philippians 4:6
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6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.(A)

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Philippians 4:6
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6 Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B)

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Ephesians 6:18
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18 Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.(A)

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Ephesians 6:18
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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.

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Romans 12:12
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12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.(A)

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Romans 12:12
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12 Be joyful in hope,(A) patient in affliction,(B) faithful in prayer.(C)

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Matthew 26:41
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41 Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial;[a] the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”(A)

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  1. 26.41 Or into testing
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Matthew 26:41
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41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.(A) The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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Luke 18:1
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The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge

18 Then Jesus[a] told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.

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  1. 18.1 Gk he
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Luke 18:1
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The Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.(A)

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Luke 21:36
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36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”(A)

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Luke 21:36
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36 Be always on the watch, and pray(A) that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of all things is near;[a] therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.(A)

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  1. 4.7 Or is at hand
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of all things is near.(A) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(B) so that you may pray.

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Psalm 109:4
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4 In return for my love they accuse me,
    even while I make prayer for them.[a](A)

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  1. 109.4 Syr: Heb I prayer
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Psalm 109:4
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4 In return for my friendship they accuse me,
    but I am a man of prayer.(A)

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Psalm 55:16-17
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16 But I call upon God,
    and the Lord will save me.(A)
17 Evening and morning and at noon
    I utter my complaint and moan,
    and he will hear my voice.(B)

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Psalm 55:16-17
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16 As for me, I call to God,
    and the Lord saves me.
17 Evening,(A) morning(B) and noon(C)
    I cry out in distress,
    and he hears my voice.

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Colossians 1:9
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9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s[a] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,(A)

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  1. 1.9 Gk his
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Colossians 1:9
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9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you,(A) we have not stopped praying for you.(B) We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will(C) through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[a](D)

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  1. Colossians 1:9 Or all spiritual wisdom and understanding
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Mark 13:33
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33 Beware, keep alert,[a] for you do not know when the time will come.(A)

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  1. 13.33 Other ancient authorities add and pray
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Mark 13:33
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33 Be on guard! Be alert[a]!(A) You do not know when that time will come.

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  1. Mark 13:33 Some manuscripts alert and pray
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