13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Ver. 13. Watch ye, &c. ] Solomon’s wisdom, Lot’s integrity, and Noah’s sobriety felt the smart of the serpent’s sting. The first was seduced, the second stumbled, the third fell, while the eye of watchfulness was fallen asleep. read more
Watch: Matthew 24:42-Acts :, Matthew 25:13, Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:33-Haggai :, Mark 14:37, Mark 14:38, Luke 12:35-Matthew :, Luke 21:36, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 3:2, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 16:15 stand: 1 Corinthians 15:1, 1 Corinthians 15:2, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Corinthians 1:24, Galatians 5:1, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 4:1, Colossians 1:23, Colossians 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 3:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:15 ... read more
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.To conclude.Watch ye — Against all your seen and unseen enemies.Stand fast in the faith — Seeing and trusting him that is invisible.Acquit yourselves like men — With courage and patience.Be strong — To do and suffer all his will. read more
c. Paul’s final interjected admonition, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 . Paul must utter a few more words of rousing admonition before he closes. His words are almost all of military force. 13. Watch Like a wakeful sentinel when the enemy is near. Stand fast in the faith Whether foes assault or deceivers seduce you. Quit… men A single word in the Greek be men; exert your Christian manhood. Be strong Strain up your nerve and sinew. With charity Rather, in love; a caution against... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
1 Corinthians 16:13-14Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.The requirements of the Christian warfareThe associations of war and battle breathe in every word of this exhortation. It touches the heart as the spirit-stirring address of a trusted leader touches the hearts of his comrades at some great emergency of the conflict. As the foe gathers in the distance, half hidden behind the brow of the hill or beneath the shadow of the forest, and it remains doubtful for the... read more