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Ephesians 6

Eph. 6:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Praying
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
always
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
prayer
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
supplication
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the Spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
watching
agrupneo (Greek #69)
to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake
KJV usage: watch.
Pronounce: ag-roop-neh'-o
Origin: ultimately from 1 (as negative particle) and 5258
d thereunto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
with
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
perseverance
proskarteresis (Greek #4343)
persistancy
KJV usage: perseveranc e.
Pronounce: pros-kar-ter'-ay-sis
Origin: from 4342
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
supplication
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
for
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
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Luke 18:1• 1And he spoke also a parable to them, to the purport that they should always pray, and not faint, (Luke 18:1)
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Matt. 26:41• 41{i}Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak.{/i} (Matt. 26:41)

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Praying.
Eph. 1:16• 16do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers, (Eph. 1:16)
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Job 27:10• 10Doth he delight in the Almighty?{HR}Doth he call on God at all times? (Job 27:10)
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Psa. 4:1• 1To the chief musician upon stringed instruments:{HR}A Psalm of David.{HR}When I call, answer thou me,{HR}O God of my righteousness;{HR}In adversity thou hast made room for me:{HR}Be merciful to me and hear my prayer. (Psa. 4:1)
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Psa. 6:9• 9Jehovah hath heard my supplication,{HR}Jehovah will receive my prayer. (Psa. 6:9)
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Isa. 26:16• 16Jehovah, in trouble they sought thee; they poured out a lisping [when] thy chastening [was] upon them. (Isa. 26:16)
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Dan. 6:10• 10{i}And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his upper chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.{/i} (Dan. 6:10)
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Luke 3:26,37• 26{i}of Maath, of Mattathias, of Semei, of Joseph, of Juda,{/i}
 37{i}of Methusala, of Enoch, of Jared, of Maleleel, of Cainan,{/i} (Luke 3:26,37)
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Luke 18:1‑7• 1And he spoke also a parable to them, to the purport that they should always pray, and not faint,
 2saying, There was a judge in a city, not fearing God, and not respecting man.
 3And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary;
 4and he would not for a time; but afterwards he said within himself, If even I fear not God, and respect not man,
 5at any rate because this widow annoys me, I will avenge her, that she may not by perpetual coming completely harass me.
 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them. (Luke 18:1‑7)
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Luke 21:36• 36But watch, at every season praying that ye may be deemed worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36)
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Acts 1:14• 14These all with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer, with [certain] women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. (Acts 1:14)
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Acts 6:4• 4but we for our part will give ourselves closely to prayer and the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)
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Acts 10:2• 2pious and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and entreating God continually, (Acts 10:2)
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Acts 12:5• 5Peter, then, was kept in the prison; but prayer was earnestly made by the assembly unto God concerning him. (Acts 12:5)
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Rom. 12:12• 12in hope rejoicing; in tribulation enduring, in prayer persevering; (Rom. 12:12)
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Phil. 4:6• 6Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Phil. 4:6)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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1 Thess. 5:17• 17pray unceasingly; (1 Thess. 5:17)
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2 Tim. 1:3• 3I thank God whom I serve from [my] forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplications, (2 Tim. 1:3)
supplication.
1 Kings 8:52,54,59• 52{i}thine eyes being open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee.{/i}
 54{i}And it was so, that when Solomon had ended praying all this prayer and supplication to Jehovah, he arose from before the altar of Jehovah, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread forth to the heavens,{/i}
 59{i}And let these my words, with which I have made supplication before Jehovah, be nigh to Jehovah our God day and night, that he maintain the right of his servant, and the right of his people Israel, as the matter of each day shall require;{/i} (1 Kings 8:52,54,59)
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1 Kings 9:3• 3{i}And Jehovah said to him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication which thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there forever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.{/i} (1 Kings 9:3)
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Esther 4:8• 8Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given out in Shushan to destroy them, to show [it] unto Esther, and to declare [it] unto her; and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, and to make supplication unto him, and request before him, for her people. (Esther 4:8)
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Dan. 9:20• 20Whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin, and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before {i}Jehovah{/i} my God for the holy mountain of my God; (Dan. 9:20)
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Hos. 12:4• 4Yea; he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us; (Hos. 12:4)
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1 Tim. 2:1• 1I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men, (1 Tim. 2:1)
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Heb. 5:7• 7who in the days of his flesh having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him that was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears, and having been heard because of his godly fear, (Heb. 5:7)
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Eph. 2:22• 22in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God in [the] Spirit. (Eph. 2:22)
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Zech. 12:10• 10And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. (Zech. 12:10)
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Rom. 8:15,26‑27• 15For ye received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye received a Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
 26And likewise too the Spirit joineth help to our weakness; for what we should pray for as we ought we know not, but the Spirit itself pleadeth [for us] with unutterable groanings;
 27and he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because according to God it pleadeth in behalf of saints. (Rom. 8:15,26‑27)
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Gal. 4:6• 6But because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba Father. (Gal. 4:6)
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Jude 20• 20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in [the] Holy Spirit, (Jude 20)
watching.
Matt. 26:41• 41{i}Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] ready, but the flesh weak.{/i} (Matt. 26:41)
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Mark 13:33• 33Take heed, watch and pray, {i}for ye do not know when the time is:{/i} (Mark 13:33)
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Mark 14:38• 38Watch and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh weak; (Mark 14:38)
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Luke 21:36• 36But watch, at every season praying that ye may be deemed worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36)
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Luke 22:46• 46And he said to them, Why sleep ye? Rise up and pray that ye enter not into temptation. (Luke 22:46)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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1 Peter 4:7• 7But the end of all things hath drawn nigh. Be discreet therefore and watch unto prayers, (1 Peter 4:7)
all perseverance.
Gen. 32:24‑28• 24And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the rising of the dawn.
 25And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh: and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained as he wrestled with him.
 26And he said, Let me go, for the dawn ariseth. And he said, I will not let thee go except thou bless me.
 27And he said to him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob.
 28And he said, Not Jacob shall be called henceforth thy name, but Israel; for thou hast wrestled with God and with men, and hast prevailed. (Gen. 32:24‑28)
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Matt. 15:25‑28• 25And she came and paid him homage, saying, Lord, help me.
 26But he said in answer, It is not good to take the children's bread and cast [it] to the dogs.
 27But she said, Yea, Lord; for even the dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.
 28Then Jesus in answer said to her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it done to thee as thou wiliest. And her daughter was healed from that hour. (Matt. 15:25‑28)
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Luke 11:5‑8• 5{i}And{/i} he said to them, Who among you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight and say unto him, Friend, let me have three loaves;
 6since a friend of mine on a journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
 7and he within answering should say, Do not disturb me; the door is already shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise up to give [it] thee.
 8I say unto you, although he will not rise up and give [them] to him because he is his friend, because of his shamelessness, at any rate, he will rise up and give him as many as he wanteth. (Luke 11:5‑8)
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Luke 18:1‑8• 1And he spoke also a parable to them, to the purport that they should always pray, and not faint,
 2saying, There was a judge in a city, not fearing God, and not respecting man.
 3And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary;
 4and he would not for a time; but afterwards he said within himself, If even I fear not God, and respect not man,
 5at any rate because this widow annoys me, I will avenge her, that she may not by perpetual coming completely harass me.
 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them.
 8I say unto you that he will avenge them speedily. But when the Son of man cometh, shall he indeed find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:1‑8)
supplication.
Eph. 6:19• 19and for me that utterance may be given me in [the] opening of my mouth with boldness to make known the mystery of the gospel, (Eph. 6:19)
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Eph. 1:16• 16do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers, (Eph. 1:16)
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Eph. 3:8,18• 8To me who am less than the least of all saints was this grace given to preach to the nations the unsearchable riches of the Christ,
 18being in love rooted and grounded that ye may be fully able to comprehend with all the saints what [is] the breadth and length and depth and height; (Eph. 3:8,18)
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Phil. 1:4• 4always in my every supplication for you all making the supplication with joy (Phil. 1:4)
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1 Tim. 2:1• 1I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men, (1 Tim. 2:1)
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Col. 1:4• 4having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which ye have unto all the saints, (Col. 1:4)
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Philem. 5• 5hearing of thy love and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, (Philem. 5)
• This is a complete dependence on God, united to trust in Him, which expresses itself in prayer. “Praying always”; this dependence must be constant. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• Prayer is founded on the immense privilege of having common interests with God both as to ourselves and as to all that are His. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• Behind all this armor, there is a state, a disposition, a means of strength, which quickens and gives all the rest its power: this is a complete dependence on God, united to trust in Him, which expresses itself in prayer. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• “With supplication.” This prayer is the expression of the man’s need, of the heart’s desire, in the strength that the Spirit gives him, as well as in confidence in God. (“Ephesians 6” by J.N. Darby)
• There is encouragement and exhortation to every kind of prayer and at every opportunity, while there is also that character of petition which is sustained in the power of the Holy Spirit, “supplication in the Spirit,” which all prayer of the saints is not. (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:18-24” by W. Kelly)
• "For all saints." Love goes out energetically to Him and in communion with Him concerning all the saints. (“Remarks on Ephesians 6:18-24” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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praying at all seasons, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching unto this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;

W. Kelly Translation

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with all prayer and supplication praying in every season in [the] Spirit, and thereunto watching with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,