Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Holman Bible
Be alert, stand firm in the faith,
International Standard Version
Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong.
A Conservative Version
Watch ye, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
American Standard Version
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Amplified
Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong.
An Understandable Version
You people should be alert; stand firm in the faith; act like [godly] men; be [spiritually] strong.
Anderson New Testament
Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be men, be resolute.
Bible in Basic English
Be on the watch, unmoved in the faith, and be strong like men.
Common New Testament
Be on the your guard, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
Darby Translation
Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.
Godbey New Testament
Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.
Goodspeed New Testament
Be on the watch. Stand firm in your faith. Act like men. Show yourselves strong.
John Wesley New Testament
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
Julia Smith Translation
Watch ye, stand in the faith, be manly, be strengthened..
King James 2000
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be men, be strong.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong.
Modern King James verseion
Watch! Stand fast in the faith! Be men! Be strong!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, and be strong.
Moffatt New Testament
Watch, stand firm in the faith, play the man, be strong!
Montgomery New Testament
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong.
New Heart English Bible
Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
Noyes New Testament
Watch, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong;
Sawyer New Testament
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong,
The Emphasized Bible
Be on the watch, stand firm in the faith, be men - be strong;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.
Webster
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, acquit yourselves like men, be strong.
Weymouth New Testament
Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.
Williams New Testament
Be always on your guard; stand firm in your faith; keep on acting like men; continue to grow in strength;
World English Bible
Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
Worrell New Testament
Watch, stand fast in the faith; be men; be strong.
Worsley New Testament
Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, behave like men, be strong:
Youngs Literal Translation
Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;
Themes
Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Faith/faithfulness » Standing fast in the faith
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » In standing fast in the faith
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With steadfastness in the faith
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With watchfulness
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Corinthians 16:13
Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 16:13
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 16:13
Prayers for 1 Corinthians 16:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concluding Exhortations
12 With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity. 13 Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong. 14 Everything you do should be done in love.
Phrases
Cross References
Galatians 5:1
For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.
1 Samuel 4:9
Be strong and act like men, you Philistines, or else you will wind up serving the Hebrews the way they have served you! Act like men and fight!"
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
Joshua 1:6-7
Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them.
2 Samuel 10:12
Be strong! Let's fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!"
Philippians 4:1
So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends!
Joshua 1:9
I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the Lord your God, am with you in all you do."
Matthew 25:13
Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Mark 13:33-37
Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.
1 Kings 2:2
"I am about to die. Be strong and become a man!
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.
Joshua 1:18
Any man who rebels against what you say and does not obey all your commands will be executed. But be strong and brave!"
1 Chronicles 19:13
Be strong! Let's fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!"
1 Chronicles 28:10
Realize now that the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!"
Psalm 27:14
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
Isaiah 35:4
Tell those who panic, "Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge! With divine retribution he comes to deliver you."
Daniel 10:19
He said to me, "Don't be afraid, you who are valued. Peace be to you! Be strong! Be really strong!" When he spoke to me, I was strengthened. I said, "Sir, you may speak now, for you have given me strength."
Daniel 11:32
Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly.
Haggai 2:4
Even so, take heart, Zerubbabel,' says the Lord. 'Take heart, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you citizens of the land,' says the Lord, 'and begin to work. For I am with you,' says the Lord who rules over all.
Zechariah 8:9
"The Lord who rules over all also says, 'Gather strength, you who are listening to these words today from the mouths of the prophets who were there at the founding of the house of the Lord who rules over all, so that the temple might be built.
Zechariah 8:13
And it will come about that just as you (both Judah and Israel) were a curse to the nations, so I will save you and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid! Instead, be strong!'
Matthew 24:42-44
"Therefore stay alert, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
Matthew 26:41
Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Mark 14:37-38
Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour?
Luke 12:35-40
"Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning;
Luke 21:36
But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
1 Corinthians 15:1-2
Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, that you received and on which you stand,
1 Corinthians 15:58
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:24
I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Ephesians 3:16
I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
Ephesians 6:13-18
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.
Philippians 4:13
I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
Colossians 1:11-12
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
Colossians 1:23
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
Colossians 4:2
Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:6
So then we must not sleep as the rest, but must stay alert and sober.
1 Timothy 6:12
Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.
2 Timothy 2:1
So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:3-5
Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:5
You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist's work, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets.
1 Peter 4:7
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
Revelation 3:2-3
Wake up then, and strengthen what remains that was about to die, because I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.
Revelation 16:15
(Look! I will come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays alert and does not lose his clothes so that he will not have to walk around naked and his shameful condition be seen.)