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Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Watch you; stand firm in the faith; act like men; be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men <i>and</i> be courageous; be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be alert. Be firm in the Christian faith. Be courageous and strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Watch. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, acquit yourselves like men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Watch, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Watch you; stand firm in the faith; act like men; be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand in the faith, be manly, be strengthened.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,do manfully, and be strengthened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Watch, stand firm in the faith, quit you like men, be valiant, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Be alert and stand in the faith; be valiant; be strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be men, be resolute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Watch, stand in the faith, be men, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; acquit yourselves like men; be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Watch, stand fast in the faith; be men; be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, behave like men, be strong:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3836" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Concluding Exhortations</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1127.htm" title="1127: Grēgoreite (V-PMA-2P) -- (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch.">Be on the alert.</a> <a href="/greek/4739.htm" title="4739: stēkete (V-PMA-2P) -- To stand fast, stand firm, persevere. From the perfect tense of histemi; to be stationary, i.e. to persevere.">Stand firm</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith.</a> <a href="/greek/407.htm" title="407: andrizesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To act like a man, be brave. Middle voice from aner; to act manly.">Be men of courage.</a> <a href="/greek/2901.htm" title="2901: krataiousthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong. From krataios; to empower, i.e. increase in vigor.">Be strong.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>Do everything in love.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6-8</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27-28</a></span><br />Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, / without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-9</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1-3</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. / And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. / Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a></span><br />Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-5</a></span><br />For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-14</a></span><br />And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a></span><br />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. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Psalm 31:24</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.</p><p class="hdg">Watch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a></b></br> Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a></b></br> Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></b></br> Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed <i>is</i> willing, but the flesh <i>is</i> weak.</p><p class="hdg">stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1,2,58</a></b></br> Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a></b></br> Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a></b></br> Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.</p><p class="hdg">quit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25-27</a></b></br> And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <i>do it</i> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a></b></br> Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">1 Samuel 4:9</a></b></br> Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.</p><p class="hdg">be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6,7,9,18</a></b></br> Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">1 Kings 2:2</a></b></br> I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10</a></b></br> Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do <i>it</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nahum/1-3.htm">Acquit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Act</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Alert</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/amos/2-16.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-17.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Quit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Unmoved</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Vigilant</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Watchful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Acquit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Act</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Alert</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/genesis/24-8.htm">Quit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">Unmoved</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Vigilant</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Watchful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Corinth, a city known for its moral and spiritual challenges, Paul urges the believers to be attentive to the dangers of false teachings and temptations. This echoes Jesus' admonition to His disciples in <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a>, "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation." The call to be alert is a reminder of the constant spiritual warfare believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where Paul speaks of the struggle against spiritual forces of evil.<p><b>Stand firm in the faith.</b><br>Paul encourages the Corinthians to remain steadfast in their Christian beliefs amidst external pressures and internal divisions. This exhortation is consistent with his earlier teachings in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>, where he urges believers to be "steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The faith referred to here is the core doctrine of Christianity, centered on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Standing firm is crucial in a culture that often opposed Christian values, similar to the exhortation in <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</a> to "take up the full armor of God."<p><b>Be men of courage.</b><br>This phrase, often translated as "act like men," emphasizes maturity and bravery in the face of adversity. In the Greco-Roman world, courage was a highly esteemed virtue, and Paul uses this cultural understanding to encourage spiritual bravery. The call to courage is not limited to men but applies to all believers, urging them to face challenges with a Christ-like boldness. This is reminiscent of <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God commands Joshua to "be strong and courageous" as he leads Israel into the Promised Land.<p><b>Be strong.</b><br>Strength in this context refers to spiritual strength, which is derived from reliance on God rather than human ability. Paul often speaks of strength in weakness, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a>, where he declares that God's power is made perfect in weakness. The call to be strong is an encouragement to draw strength from the Lord, as <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> advises, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This strength enables believers to endure trials and remain faithful to their calling.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul was writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues and provide guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth, commerce, and moral decadence, which influenced the church's struggles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Being "on the alert" requires constant awareness of spiritual dangers and temptations. Just as a soldier remains vigilant, Christians must be watchful in prayer and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/firmness_in_faith.htm">Firmness in Faith</a></b><br>"Stand firm in the faith" calls for unwavering commitment to the core truths of Christianity. This involves knowing Scripture and holding fast to sound doctrine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courageous_living.htm">Courageous Living</a></b><br>"Be men of courage" (or "act like men" in some translations) encourages believers to exhibit bravery in the face of trials, standing up for their beliefs even when it is unpopular or risky.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_the_lord.htm">Strength in the Lord</a></b><br>"Be strong" is a call to rely on God's strength rather than our own. This strength is cultivated through prayer, fellowship, and the Holy Spirit's empowerment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_backsliding_christian.htm">What defines a backsliding Christian?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'stand_fast_in_faith'_mean.htm">What does "Stand Fast in the Faith" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_standing_firm_in_faith_mean.htm">What does standing firm in faith mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_promise_keepers'_mission.htm">What is the mission of Promise Keepers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13, 14) <span class= "bld">Watch ye, stand fast.</span>--These words of stirring exhortation come in here somewhat abruptly. It is possible that they conclude the epistle so far--the Apostle intending to add immediately before sending it, the verses which follow, and which contain messages from, or commendations of their friends who were with him. Living in a profound consciousness of the uncertainty of life, St. Paul might wish not to have such references to friends with him added until the last moment along with his own autograph (see <a href="/1_corinthians/16-21.htm" title="The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.">1Corinthians 16:21</a>). The Apostle's mind is full of the hope of beneficial results following from this letter and from the exertions of Titus; yet, after all, everything depends upon the Corinthians themselves. Chrysostom's Note on these words brings out their meaning well. "Now in saying these things, he seems indeed to advise; but he is reprimanding them as indolent. Wherefore he saith, <span class= "ital">Watch,</span> as though they slept; <span class= "ital">stand,</span> as though they were rocking to and fro; <span class= "ital">quit you like men,</span> as though they were playing the coward; <span class= "ital">let all your things be done with charity,</span> as though they were in dissensions. And the first caution refers to the deceivers, viz., <span class= "ital">Watch, stand;</span> the next to those who plot against us, <span class= "ital">quit you like men;</span> the third to those who make parties and endeavour to distract, <span class= "ital">let all your</span> <span class= "ital">things be done with charity,</span> which thing is the bond of perfection, and the root and the fountain of all blessings."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Watch</span>, etc. The brief impetuous imperatives show a sudden burst of emotion as he draws to a close. The next clause seems like an after-thought. Watchfulness (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a>; <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Revelation 3:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Revelation 16:15</a>), steadfastness (<a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a>), and strength (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a>), and love (<a href="/1_corinthians/13.htm">1 Corinthians 13</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8</a>, etc.) were frequent subjects of Christian exhortation. The verb which expresses Christian manliness ("Play the men!") occurs here only. It is found in the LXX. of <a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6</a>. They needed, as Chrysostom says, all these exhortations, for they were, in Christian matters, drowsy, unstable, effeminate, and factions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Be on the alert.</span><br /><span class="grk">Γρηγορεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(Grēgoreite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1127.htm">Strong's 1127: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Stand firm</span><br /><span class="grk">στήκετε</span> <span class="translit">(stēkete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4739.htm">Strong's 4739: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand fast, stand firm, persevere. From the perfect tense of histemi; to be stationary, i.e. to persevere.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith.</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστει</span> <span class="translit">(pistei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Be men of courage.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνδρίζεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(andrizesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_407.htm">Strong's 407: </a> </span><span class="str2">To act like a man, be brave. Middle voice from aner; to act manly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Be strong.</span><br /><span class="grk">κραταιοῦσθε</span> <span class="translit">(krataiousthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2901.htm">Strong's 2901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong. From krataios; to empower, i.e. increase in vigor.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch! 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