1 Corinthians 16:13 nasb — Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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"Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."

— 1 Corinthians 16:13, NASB

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also am.

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So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

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But concerning Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

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Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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Let all that you do be done in love.

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Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),

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that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

1 Corinthians 16:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:13 say?
1 Corinthians 16:13 in the NASB reads: “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 16:13 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 16:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 16:13.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:13 in?
1 Corinthians 16:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 16:13?
1 Corinthians 16:13 reads (NASB): “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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