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1 Corinthians 16:13

James Moffatt - New Testament

Watch, stand firm in the faith, play the man, be strong!

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To conclude. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might;

Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.

with the freedom for which Christ set us free. Make a firm stand then, do not slip into any yoke of servitude.

In him who strengthens me I am able for anything.

Well then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the rules which you have learned from us orally or by letter.

Only, do lead a life that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. Whether I come and see you or only hear of you in absence, let me know you are standing firm in a common spirit, fighting side by side like one man for the faith of the gospel.

Keep cool, keep awake. Your enemy the devil prowls like a roaring lion, looking out for someone to devour.

So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved.

It is life to me now, if you stand firm in the Lord.

I have fought in the good fight; I have run my course; I have kept the faith.

(Not that we lord it over your faith — no, we co-operate for your joy: you have a standing of your own in the faith.)

Watch and pray, all of you, so that you may not slip into temptation. The spirit is eager but the flesh is weak."

Attend to your prayers, maintain your zest for prayer by thanksgiving;

Now the end of all is near. Steady then, keep cool and pray!

fight in the good fight of the faith, secure that life eternal to which you were called when you voiced the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Brothers, do not be children in the sphere of intelligence; in evil be mere infants, but be mature in your intelligence.

Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, salutes you — a servant of Christ Jesus who is always earnest in prayer for you, that you may stand firm like mature and convinced Christians, whatever be the will of God for you.

Now, my son, be strong in the grace of Christ Jesus,

that is, if you adhere to the foundations and stability of the faith, instead of moving away from the hope you have learned in the gospel, that gospel which has been preached to every creature under heaven, and of which I Paul was made a minister.

Well then, we must not sleep like the rest of men, but be wakeful and sober;

praying Him out of the wealth of his glory to grant you a mighty increase of strength by his Spirit in the inner man.

(Lo, I am coming like a thief; blessed be he who keeps awake and holds his raiment fast, not to go naked and have the shame of exposure!)

Whatever happens, be self-possessed, flinch from no suffering, do your work as an evangelist, and discharge all your duties as a minister.

From hour to hour keep awake, praying that you may succeed in escaping all these dangers to come and in standing before the Son of man."

Keep on the watch then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.




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