King James Bible
"For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;"
Paul references hearing about the Colossians' faith and love (mentioned in verses 4-8), which motivates his continuous intercession. This temporal marker emphasizes that from the moment Paul learned of their spiritual vitality, he became committed to their ongoing growth. Paul's unceasing prayer reveals pastoral devotion to a church he has never visited personally. This persistent intercession demonstrates that spiritual leadership extends beyond physical presence through faithful prayer. The content of Paul's prayer centers on experiential knowledge (epignosis) of God's will—not mere intellectual understanding but transformative insight. Being "filled" suggests complete saturation, leaving no area of life untouched by divine purpose. These paired qualities describe how God's will is apprehended: wisdom provides practical application while spiritual understanding grants insight into divine realities. Together they equip believers to navigate life according to God's purposes rather than human reasoning alone.