Strong's Greek · G4739
στήκω
stḗkō
stand (fast)
Definition
to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere
Derivation
from the perfect tense of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Appears 10 times in Scripture
“And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.””
“For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.”
“Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.”
“Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,”
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.”
“Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.”
“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.”
“Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.”
“Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,”
“Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.”
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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).