1 Corinthians 16:13

New International Reader's Version

Be on your guard. Remain strong in the faith. Be brave.

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong. Let’s be brave as we fight for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is best.”

1 Kings 2:2

He said, “I’m about to die, just as everyone else on earth does. So be strong. Show how brave you are.

1 Chronicles 19:13

Be strong. Let’s be brave as we fight for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is best.”

1 Chronicles 28:10

Think about it. The Lord has chosen you to build a house as a holy place where he can live. So be strong. Get to work.”

Psalm 27:14

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.

Psalm 31:24

Be strong, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Never give up.

Isaiah 35:4

Say to those whose hearts are afraid, “Be strong and do not fear. Your God will come. He will pay your enemies back. He will come to save you.”

Daniel 10:19

“Do not be afraid,” he said. “You are highly respected. May peace be with you! Be strong now. Be strong.” When he spoke to me, I became stronger. I said, “Speak, my master. You have given me strength.”

Daniel 11:32

He will pretend to praise those who have broken the covenant. He will lead them to do what is evil. But the people who know their God will firmly oppose him.

Haggai 2:4

But be strong, Zerubbabel,’ announces the Lord. ‘Be strong, Joshua. Be strong, all of you people in the land,’ announces the Lord. ‘Start rebuilding. I am with you,’ announces the Lord who rules over all.

Zechariah 8:13

Judah and Israel, in the past you have been a curse among the nations. But now I will save you. You will be a blessing to others. Do not be afraid. Let your hands be strong so that you can do my work.”

Zechariah 8:9

The Lord who rules over all says to his people, “Now listen to these words, ‘Let your hands be strong so that you can rebuild the temple.’ This also was said by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They spoke to you when the work on my temple began again.

Matthew 25:13

“So keep watch. You do not know the day or the hour that the groom will come.

Matthew 26:41

“Watch and pray. Then you won’t fall into sin when you are tempted. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Luke 21:36

Always keep watching. Pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen. Also, pray that you will not be judged guilty when the Son of Man comes.”

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. Be like babies as far as evil is concerned. But be grown up in your thinking.

1 Corinthians 15:58

My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.

2 Corinthians 1:24

Your faith is not under our control. You remain strong in your own faith. But we work together with you for your joy.

Galatians 5:1

Christ has set us free to enjoy our freedom. So remain strong in the faith. Don’t let the chains of slavery hold you again.

Ephesians 3:16

I pray that he will use his glorious riches to make you strong. May his Holy Spirit give you his power deep down inside you.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power.

Philippians 1:27

No matter what happens, live in a way that brings honor to the good news about Christ. Then I will know that you remain strong together in the one Spirit. I will know this if I come and see you or only hear about you. I will know that you work together as one person. I will know that you work to spread the teachings about the good news.

Philippians 4:1

My brothers and sisters, in this way remain strong in the Lord. I love you and long for you. Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.

Colossians 1:23

But you must keep your faith steady and firm. You must not move away from the hope the good news holds out to you. This is the good news that you heard. It has been preached to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, now serve the good news.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.

Colossians 4:2

Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.

1 Thessalonians 3:8

Now we really live, because you are standing firm in the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So let us not be like the others. They are asleep. Instead, let us be wide awake and in full control of ourselves.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

Brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Hold on to what we taught you. We passed our teachings on to you by what we preached and wrote.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight along with all other believers. Take hold of eternal life. You were chosen for it when you openly told others what you believe. Many witnesses heard you.

2 Timothy 2:1

My son, be strong in the grace that is yours in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:5

But I want you to keep your head no matter what happens. Don’t give up when times are hard. Work to spread the good news. Do everything God has given you to do.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.

Joshua 1:18

Suppose people question your authority. And suppose they refuse to obey anything you command them to do. Then they will be put to death. Just be strong and brave!”

Joshua 1:9

Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go.”

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. So be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Be watchful and control yourselves. Your enemy the devil is like a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to swallow up.

Revelation 16:15

“Look! I am coming like a thief! Blessed is anyone who stays awake and keeps their clothes on. Then they will be ready. They will not be caught naked and so be put to shame.”

1 Samuel 4:9

Philistines, be strong! Fight like men! If you don’t, you will come under the control of the Hebrews. You will become their slaves, just as they have been your slaves. Fight like men!”