But we will faithfully engage in prayer and in the ministry of the word."
And it happened, as soon as the days of his service were fulfilled, that he went away to his house.
These were continuing with one mind in prayer and petition, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
And they were continuing in the teaching of the apostles, and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers,
For if I preach the gospel, there is nothing for me to boast about, for necessity is pressed upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!
always in every prayer of mine in behalf of you all, with joy,
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have concerning you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
Epaphras greets you, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, always struggling for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in all the will of God.
And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."
preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.