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Source language
Original Greek   
Τῇ προσευχῇ προσκαρτερεῖτε, γρηγοροῦντες ἐν αὐτῇ ἐν εὐχαριστίᾳ,
Greek - Transliteration via code library   
Te proseukhe proskartereite, gregorountes en aute en eukharistia,

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
orationi instate vigilantes in ea in gratiarum actione

King James Variants
American King James Version   
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
King James 2000 (out of print)   
Continue in prayer, and watch in it with thanksgiving;
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Authorized (King James) Version   
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
New King James Version   
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
21st Century King James Version   
Continue in prayer and watch therein with thanksgiving,

Other translations
American Standard Version   
Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
Aramaic Bible in Plain English   
Persevere in prayer and be watching in it and giving thanks.
Darby Bible Translation   
Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving:
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
God's Word   
Keep praying. Pay attention when you offer prayers of thanksgiving.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
International Standard Version   
Devote yourselves to prayer. Be alert and thankful when you pray.
NET Bible   
Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
New American Standard Bible   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
New International Version   
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
New Living Translation   
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Webster's Bible Translation   
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Weymouth New Testament   
Be earnest and unwearied in prayer, being on the alert in it and in your giving of thanks.
The World English Bible   
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
EasyEnglish Bible   
Continue to pray seriously. Stay awake, like people who watch carefully. And remember to thank God.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;
New Life Version   
You must keep praying. Keep watching! Be thankful always.
Revised Geneva Translation   
Be steadfast in prayer, watching with thanksgiving;
The Voice Bible   
Pray, and keep praying. Be alert and thankful when you pray.
Living Bible   
Don’t be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God’s answers, and remember to be thankful when they come.
New Catholic Bible   
Persevere in prayer, with alert minds and thankful hearts.
Legacy Standard Bible   
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;
Jubilee Bible 2000   
Persevere in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving,
Christian Standard Bible   
Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving.
New Century Version   
Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God.
The Message   
Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude. Don’t forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ, even while I’m locked up in this jail. Pray that every time I open my mouth I’ll be able to make Christ plain as day to them.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
Be persistent in prayer, and as you pray, be alert and thankful.
Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament   
Persevere in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
New Matthew Bible   
Continue in prayer, and keep vigil in the same with thanksgiving,
Good News Translation®   
Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.
Wycliffe Bible   
Be ye busy in prayer, and wake in it, in doing of thankings;
New Testament for Everyone   
Devote yourselves to prayer; keep alert in it, with thanksgiving.
Contemporary English Version   
Never give up praying. And when you pray, keep alert and be thankful.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;
J.B. Phillips New Testament   
Always maintain the habit of prayer: be both alert and thankful as you pray. Include us in your prayers, please, that God may open for us a door for the entrance of the Gospel. Pray that we may talk freely of the mystery of Christ (for which I am at present in chains), and that I may make that mystery plain to men, which I know is my duty.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Keep on praying and guard your prayers with thanksgiving.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.
English Standard Version Anglicised   
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;
New American Standard Bible   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
The Expanded Bible   
·Continue praying [Be devoted to prayer], keeping alert, and always thanking God.
Tree of Life Version   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Revised Standard Version   
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;
New International Reader's Version   
Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.
BRG Bible   
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Complete Jewish Bible   
Keep persisting in prayer, staying alert in it and being thankful.
Worldwide English (New Testament)   
Always take time to talk to God. Put your mind on what you are saying. And thank God for what he has done.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
Persevere in your tefillos, keeping watch while davening with todot (thanksgiving),
Names of God Bible   
Keep praying. Pay attention when you offer prayers of thanksgiving.
Modern English Version   
Continue in prayer, and be watchful with thanksgiving,
Easy-to-Read Version   
Never stop praying. Be ready for anything by praying and being thankful.
International Children’s Bible   
Continue praying and keep alert. And when you pray, always thank God.
Lexham English Bible   
Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving,
New International Version - UK   
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Disciples Literal New Testament   
Be devoting-yourselves to prayer, keeping-watch in it with thanksgiving,