1 Corinthians 16:13 “Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong…”

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

World English Bible

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

American Standard Version

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Geneva Bible 1599

Watch ye: stand fast in the faith: quite you like men, and be strong.

Darby Translation

Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.

Young's Literal Translation

Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;

Bible in Basic English

Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men.

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Cross references

“Watch”

1 Peter 5:8 Matthew 26:41 Colossians 4:2 1 Peter 4:7 Mark 13:33–37 1 Thessalonians 5:6

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Matthew 26:41 · BSB

“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Colossians 4:2 · BSB

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

1 Peter 4:7 · BSB

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Mark 13:33–37 · BSB

Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 · BSB

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

“stand”

1 Corinthians 15:58 Galatians 5:1 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Philippians 1:27 Philippians 4:1 1 Thessalonians 3:8

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Galatians 5:1 · BSB

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

Philippians 1:27 · BSB

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as on…

Philippians 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 3:8 · BSB

For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

“quit”

2 Timothy 2:3–5 2 Timothy 4:7 2 Samuel 10:12 1 Corinthians 14:20 1 Timothy 6:12 1 Corinthians 9:25–27

2 Timothy 2:3–5 · BSB

Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:7 · BSB

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Samuel 10:12 · BSB

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”

1 Corinthians 14:20 · BSB

Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

1 Timothy 6:12 · BSB

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

1 Corinthians 9:25–27 · BSB

Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

“be”

Joshua 1:9 Ephesians 6:10 Psalm 27:14 Philippians 4:13 Isaiah 35:4 1 Chronicles 28:10

Joshua 1:9 · BSB

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Ephesians 6:10 · BSB

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Psalm 27:14 · BSB

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Isaiah 35:4 · BSB

Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

1 Chronicles 28:10 · BSB

Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”

Also

Ephesians 3:16

Ephesians 3:16 · BSB

I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

14Do everything in love.

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