How are we to understand these various Scripture verses that encourage us to “be in constant prayer” (Romans 12:12), “pray at all times” (Ephesians 6:18), “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and “continue in prayer” (Col 4:2)? Can we fulfill them by setting an app on our smart phones to remind us to pray 15 minutes of every hour? If not number of minutes, what are the authors asking us to do?

It’s easy to approach a verse like Colossians 4:2 with a particular theology of how prayer works and leave with that theology reinforced. Since Paul is not specific about what he’s asking them to do, Bible students fill in the gaps with their own theology. The challenge is let the overall context and theme of this letter inform our understanding of 4:2.

Part of the series Colossians: Getting the Gospel Right
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