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1 Corinthians 16:13

In 1 Corinthians 16 of 1 Corinthians.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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ΓρηγορεῖτεgrēgoreiteWatch yeγρηγορέω (grēgoreō)verb, present active imperative, 2nd person plural — “Watch ye”, an ongoing or repeated actionG1127(a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant.This verse uses “watch”.Watch yeστήκετεstēketestand fastστήκω (stēkō)verb, present active imperative, 2nd person plural — “stand fast”, an ongoing or repeated actionG4739I stand fast, stand firm, persevere.This verse uses “stand fast”.stand fastἐνeninἐνpreposition — “in”G1722in, on, among.inτῇtētheὁ (ho)article, dative, singular, feminine — “the”, the to- or for-formG3588the, the definite article.πίστειpisteifaithπίστις (pistis)noun, dative, singular, feminine — “faith”, the to- or for-formG4102faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.This verse uses “faith”.the faithἀνδρίζεσθεandrizesthequit you like menἀνδρίζομαι (andrizomai)verb, present middle imperative, 2nd person plural — “quit you like men”, an ongoing or repeated actionG407I act like a man, am brave.quit you like menκραταιοῦσθεkrataiousthebe strongκραταιόομαι (krataioomai)verb, present passive imperative, 2nd person plural — “be strong”, an ongoing or repeated actionG2901I strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong.be strong

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;

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American Standard Version (1901)

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Young’s Literal Translation

Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;

World English Bible

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

Darby Translation

Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.

Douay-Rheims

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, do manfully, and be strengthened.

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Joshua 1:9 Joshua 1:9 · King James VersionHave 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.Joshua 1:9 · King James VersionOpen the Source
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.
Psalms 27:14 Psalms 27:14 · King James VersionWait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.Psalms 27:14 · King James VersionOpen the Source
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Joshua 1:6–7 Joshua 1:6 · King James VersionBe 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.Joshua 1:6 · King James VersionOpen the Source
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.
Isaiah 35:4 Isaiah 35:4 · King James VersionSay to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.Isaiah 35:4 · King James VersionOpen the Source
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.
2 Samuel 10:12 2 Samuel 10:12 · King James VersionBe of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.2 Samuel 10:12 · King James VersionOpen the Source
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
1 Chronicles 28:10 1 Chronicles 28:10 · King James VersionTake heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.1 Chronicles 28:10 · King James VersionOpen the Source
Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
Daniel 10:19 Daniel 10:19 · King James VersionAnd said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.Daniel 10:19 · King James VersionOpen the Source
And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
Daniel 11:32 Daniel 11:32 · King James VersionAnd such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.Daniel 11:32 · King James VersionOpen the Source
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

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