King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, behave like a mentsh, grow strong.
Berean Standard Bible:
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
American Standard Version:
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Watch ye{G1127}, stand fast{G4739} in{G1722} the faith{G4102}, quit you like men{G407}, be strong{G2901}.
Cross-References (KJV):
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.
Ephesians 6:13
- 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.
Ephesians 6:18
- Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Ephesians 6:10
- ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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.
2 Corinthians 12:9
- 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.
2 Corinthians 12:10
- Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 16:13
1 Corinthians 16:13 is a verse located towards the end of the Apostle Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth. The historical context of this letter is that Paul is addressing a community facing various challenges, including divisions, moral laxity, and confusion about spiritual gifts and resurrection. In this verse, Paul is offering a series of concise, imperative instructions that encapsulate the attitudes and behaviors he believes are essential for the Corinthian Christians to thrive in their faith amidst these challenges.
The themes of the verse include vigilance ("Watch ye"), steadfastness ("stand fast in the faith"), courage ("quit you like men"), and strength ("be strong"). Paul is urging the Corinthians to remain alert to the spiritual dangers and false teachings that could lead them astray. He encourages them to hold firmly to their beliefs and to demonstrate the bravery and fortitude typically associated with masculine virtues of the time, though these are to be understood in a spiritual sense, applicable to all believers regardless of gender.
In essence, Paul is calling the Corinthians to a life of active and robust faith, one that is prepared to face adversity with resilience and to stand up for the truth of the Gospel. This verse reflects the broader pastoral concerns of Paul for the churches he founded, emphasizing the need for maturity and steadfastness in the Christian life as the early church sought to establish itself in a sometimes hostile environment.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1127
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γρηγορεύω
Transliteration: grēgoreúō
Pronunciation: gray-gor-yoo'-o
Description: from ἐγείρω; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):--be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful). - Strong's Number: G4739
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: στήκω
Transliteration: stḗkō
Pronunciation: stay'-ko
Description: from the perfect tense of ἵστημι; to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere:--stand (fast). - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G4102
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πίστις
Transliteration: pístis
Pronunciation: pis'-tis
Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity. - Strong's Number: G407
There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνδρίζομαι
Transliteration: andrízomai
Pronunciation: an-drid'-zom-ahee
Description: middle voice from ἀνήρ; to act manly:--quit like men. - Strong's Number: G2901
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κραταιόω
Transliteration: krataióō
Pronunciation: krat-ah-yo'-o
Description: from κραταιός; to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor:--be strengthened, be (wax) strong.