'Firm' in the Bible

But the man who is firm in his commitment, and is under no necessity but has control over his will, and has decided in his own mind to keep his own virgin, does well.

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.

Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

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.

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.

Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,

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,

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.

rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

For now we are alive again, if you stand firm in the Lord.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

For if the message spoken through angels proved to be so firm that every violation or disobedience received its just penalty,

For we have become partners with Christ, if in fact we hold our initial confidence firm until the end.

For he was looking forward to the city with firm foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.

"To the angel of the church in Ephesus, write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who has a firm grasp on the seven stars in his right hand -- the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands: