Verse 30
Paul drew attention to the great need he felt for his readers’ prayers by using the same term he did when appealing for them to dedicate themselves to God (Romans 12:1). He exhorted them on the basis of their relationship with Jesus Christ and the love that the Holy Spirit inspires. He realized that in view of the spiritual forces antagonistic to his ministry energetic praying was necessary (cf. Ephesians 6:18-20; 2 Corinthians 1:10-11).
". . . our praying must not be a casual experience that has no heart or earnestness. We should put as much fervor into our praying as a wrestler does into his wrestling!" [Note: Wiersbe, 1:565.]
"A Christian’s intercession is a means of sharing in the ministry of others." [Note: Witmer, p. 498.]
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