⁹ 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;

¹² Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

¹⁸ Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

² Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;