Colossians 4:2,12
Colossians 4:2-4 The Message (MSG)
Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don’t forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ, even while I’m locked up in this jail. Pray that every time I open my mouth I’ll be able to make Christ plain as day to them.
Colossians 4:12-13 The Message (MSG)
Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He’s been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you’ll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do. I’ve watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:2 King James Version (KJV)
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving
Colossians 4:12 King James Version (KJV)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:2 New International Version (NIV)
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:12 New International Version (NIV)
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
Colossians 4:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving
Colossians 4:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving
Colossians 4:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God.
Colossians 4:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Epaphras, a servant of Jesus Christ, from your group, also greets you. He always prays for you that you will grow to be spiritually mature and have everything God wants for you.
Colossians 4:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving
Colossians 4:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Colossians 4:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.
Colossians 4:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Be faithful to pray as intercessors who are fully alert and giving thanks to God.
Colossians 4:12-13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Epaphras, who is also from Colossae, sends his loving greetings. I can tell you that he is a true servant of Christ, who always labors and intercedes for you. His prayers are filled with requests to God that you would grow and mature, standing complete and perfect in the beauty of God’s plan for your lives. Epaphras has such great zeal and passion for you and for those who are from Laodicea and from Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
