1 Corinthians 16:13
11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12 Now 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.
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
14 Do everything in love.
15 You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- KJV
- Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
- WEB
- Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
- ASV
- Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
- DARBY
- Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.
- BLB
- Be watchful; stand firm in the faith; act like men; be strong.
- ÅB
- Vær årvåkne, stå fast i troen, vær mandige, vær sterke!
- OTB
- Vær våkne, stå faste i troen, vær modige, vær sterke.
- B1930
- Vær årvåkne, stå fast i troen, vær mandige, vær sterke!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Joshua 1:9
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.”
Read in contextEphesians 6:13–18
Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
Read in contextEphesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Read in context1 Corinthians 15:58
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.
Read in context2 Corinthians 12:9–10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Read in contextGalatians 5:1
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.
Read in contextPsalms 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Read in contextPhilippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
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