Colossians 1:29

“Whereunto I also labour, etc.] In the word and doctrine, by preaching Christ, warning sinners of their danger, teaching them the way of salvation, and their duty; with this view, that, in thee great day of account, he might bring a large number of them, and set them before Christ as the seals of his ministry, as instances of the grace of Christ, and as perfect in him: striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily; meaning either in his prayers, earnestly entreating of God that he would succeed his labours, and bless them to the conversion of many; which sense is favoured by the Syriac version, which renders it, Pçktmw, “and make supplication”; that is, with that effectual…”

“Whereunto--namely, "to present every man perfect in Christ." I also labour--rather, "I labor also." I not only "proclaim" (English Version, "preach") Christ, but I labor also. striving--in "conflict" (Col 2:1) of spirit (compare Rom 8:26). The same Greek word is used of Epaphras (Col 4:12), "laboring fervently for you in prayers": literally, "agonizing," "striving as in the agony of a contest." So Jesus in Gethsemane when praying (Luk 22:44): so "strive" (the same Greek word, "agonize"), Luk 13:24. So Jacob "wrestled" in prayer (Gen 32:24-29). Compare "contention," Greek, "agony," or "striving earnestness," Th1 2:2. according to his working--Paul avows that he has power to "strive" in spirit…”

“Whereunto I also labour - See the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:10. Striving - Greek agonizing. He taxed all his energies to accomplish this, as the wrestlers strove for the mastery in the Grecian games. According to his working - Not by my own strength, but by the power which God alone can give; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 15:10. Remarks On Colossians 1:0 Among the truths of practical importance taught by this chapter are the following: 1. We should rejoice in the piety of others; Colossians 1:2-8. It should be to us a subject of unfeigned gratitude to God; when others are faithful to their high calling, and when they so live as to adorn the blessed gospel. In all their faith, and love, and…”

“labour: Col 4:12; Co1 15:10; Co2 5:9, Co2 6:5, Co2 11:23; Phi 2:16; Th1 2:9; Th2 3:8; Ti2 2:10; Rev 2:3 striving: Col 2:1; Luk 13:24; Rom 15:20, Rom 15:30; Co1 9:25-27; Phi 1:27, Phi 1:30; Heb 12:4 his: Co1 12:6, Co1 12:11; Eph 1:19, Eph 3:7, Eph 3:20; Phi 2:13; Heb 13:21 mightily: Co2 12:9, Co2 12:10, Co2 13:3 Next: Colossians Chapter 2”