Colossians 1:9

“For this cause we also, etc.] Not merely for their love to the apostle, and the rest that were with him; which sense is too much contracted, and carries some appearance of meanness and selfishness; but because of their faith in Christ, their love to all the saints, and the good hope they had of eternal happiness; and because they had heard the Gospel, and truly knew it, and sincerely professed it: therefore, since the day we heard [it], do not cease to pray for you, and to desire; which shows that the apostles prayed without ceasing; not that they were every moment praying, without intermission, but that they were frequent and constant every day at the throne of grace; and as often as they…”

“we also--on our part. heard it-- (Col 1:4). pray--Here he states what in particular he prays for; as in Col 1:3 he stated generally the fact of his praying for them. to desire--"to make request." might be filled--rather, "may be filled"; a verb, often found in this Epistle (Col 4:12, Col 4:17). knowledge--Greek, "full and accurate knowledge." Akin to the Greek for "knew" (see on Col 1:6). of his will--as to how ye ought to walk (Eph 5:17); as well as chiefly that "mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself; that in the fulness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ" (Eph 1:9-10); God's "will," whereby He eternally purposed to…”

“Do not cease to pray for you - Colossians 1:3. The progress which they had already made, and the love which they had shown, constituted an encouragement for prayer, and a reason why higher blessings still should be sought. We always feel stimulated and encouraged to pray for those who are doing well. That ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will - They had shown by their faith and love that they were disposed to do his will, and the apostle now prays that they might be fully acquainted with what he would have them do. He offered a similar prayer in behalf of the Ephesians; see the parallel place in Ephesians 1:17-19, and the notes at those verses. In all wisdom - That you may be…”

“We pray for you - This was mentioned in general, Col 1:3, but now more particularly. That ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will - Of his revealed will. In all wisdom - With all the wisdom from above. And spiritual understanding - To discern by that light whatever agrees with, or differs from, his will. Colossians 1:10”

“1:9-10 Paul prays that God would grant his readers deeper understanding of the Good News and its full expression in their lives. Spiritual growth yields a clearer and deeper comprehension of Christian truth and conduct that pleases the Lord, through which a believer will have the endurance and patience to stand firm against evil (1:11).”

“since: Col 1:3, Col 1:4, Col 1:6; Rom 1:8-10; Eph 1:15, Eph 1:16 do: Sa1 12:23; Act 12:5; Phi 1:4; Th1 1:3, Th1 5:17; Th2 1:11; Ti2 1:3, Ti2 1:4; Plm 1:4 that ye: Co1 1:5; Eph 1:15-20, Eph 3:14-19; Phi 1:9-11 of his: Col 4:12; Psa 143:10; Joh 7:17; Rom 12:2; Eph 5:10, Eph 5:17, Eph 6:6; Heb 10:36; Heb 13:21; Pe1 2:15, Pe1 4:2; Jo1 2:17 wisdom: Col 3:16, Col 4:5; Psa 119:99; Eph 1:8; Jam 1:5, Jam 3:17 spiritual: Jo1 5:20 Colossians 1:10”