Colossians 4:2 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;

English ASV

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

English Amplified

Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;

English EASY 2024

Continue to pray seriously. Stay awake, like people who watch carefully. And remember to thank God.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Never stop praying. Be ready for anything by praying and being thankful.

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Keep praying. Pay attention when you offer prayers of thanksgiving.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.

English KJV 1611

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

English LSB

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Continue in prayer, and be watchful with thanksgiving,

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Spend a lot of time in prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.

English NIV

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

English NKJ 1982

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;

English NLT

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Be faithful to pray as intercessors who are fully alert and giving thanks to God.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Don't be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God's answers, and remember to be thankful when they come.

English Tyndale 1537

Continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving,

Colossians 4:2 — Compare Translations