Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. [NIV]
Colossians 4:2 In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving; [YLT]
Colossians 4:2 [a] Continue [b] in [c] prayer, {and} [d] watch [e] in [f] the same [g] with [h] thanksgiving;
[a] Continue = proskartereo (pros-kar-ter-eh'-o) [4342; 4314; 2594]: to be earnest [DEF: Earnest = Sober sincerity] towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere [DEF: Persevere = To continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks], be constantly [DEF: Constantly = On all occasions; in every instance] diligent [DEF: Diligent = Characterized by steady attention and effort], or (in a place) to attend assiduously [DEF: Assiduously = With steady attention and careful effort] all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor):
[b] in = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article;
[c] prayer = proseuche (pros-yoo-khay') [4335; 4336]: prayer (worship); by imp., an oratory [DEF: Oratory = The art of public speaking] (chapel [DEF: Chapel = A small place for worship in a larger building]):
[d] watch = gregoreuo (gray-gor-yoo'-o) [1127; 1453]: to keep awake, i.e. watch:
[e] in = (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or serving as a means, useful; helpful)] (medially or constructively), i.e. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:
[f] the same = autos (ow-tos') [846]: a baffling wind] (backward); self, used of the third person and of the other persons: [DEF: baffling = a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose b. To leave speechless or without a ready response]
[g] with = (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or serving as a means, useful; helpful)] (medially or constructively), i.e. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:
[h] thanksgiving = eucharistia (yoo-khar-is-tee'-ah) [2169; 2170]: gratitude; act. grateful language (to God, as an act of worship).