1 Corinthians
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
1 Corinthians 16:13 (KJV) speaks to courage, strength, and faith — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”
Psalms 27:14“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalms 31:24
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 16:13 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 16:13 reads: "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." The verse speaks to courage, strength, and faith. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 16:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." is 1 Corinthians 16:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 16:13?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 16:13 include Psalms 27:1, Philippians 4:13, and 2 Timothy 1:7. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 16:13 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 16:13?
Read 1 Corinthians 16:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.