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1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
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Interpretation

1 Corinthians 16:13 shows a stand firm that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "watch" and "stand". Let stand firm in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is 1 Corinthians—biblical literature, highlighting stand firm. Within ch. 16, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “watch” and “stand”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits 1 Corinthians to Paul. Many scholars judge 1 Corinthians as follows: widely regarded as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. This verse leans into apostolic community. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text roughly 100-150 years after composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most probable original wording reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46