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1 Corinthians 16:13

FaithCourage and strengthStrength and help in weaknessSpiritual warfare

11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

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

14 Let all your things be done with charity.

15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

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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)

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Cross references

  • Joshua 1:9

    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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  • Ephesians 6:13–18

    Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

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  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:58

    Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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  • Galatians 5:1

    Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

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  • Psalms 27:14

    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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