Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Strength that does not depend on you: be strong in the Lord and His mighty power.
1 Corinthians 16:13
1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Paul’s closing charge to a church: stay alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave and strong.
KJV1 Corinthians 16:13 in context
10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. 12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time. 13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14Let all your things be done with charity. 15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) 16That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
Paul writes to a divided church about unity, love and the resurrection.
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