Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers at the close of his letter, immediately before his final command in verse 14.
The words — The Greek imperatives Γρηγορεῖτε (Grēgoreite, "do watch"), στήκετε (stēkete, "do stand firm"), ἀνδρίζεσθε (andrizesthe, "do act like men"), and κραταιοῦσθε (krataiousthe, "do be strong") constitute a direct sequence of commands.
The thread — This demand for spiritual vigilance and strength parallels the charge in Joshua 1:9 and mirrors Paul’s later directives to stand firm in Ephesians 6:10 and Ephesians 6:13.
Why it lands — The text requires the readers to maintain immediate alertness, hold their ground in the faith, and exercise courageous strength.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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.”
- Ephesians 6:13 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.
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- 1 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.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 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.
- Galatians 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.
- Psalms 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
- Joshua 1:6 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.