στήκωstḗkō
to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere
Greek (New Testament) · G4739
Meanings
= ἵστημι, to stand: Mark 3:31, Mark 11:25, John 1:26, Revelation 12:4 (ἕστηκεν T). Metaph., to stand firm, stand fast: absolutely, Galatians 5:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:15; followed by ἐν, John 8:44 (ἕστηκεν, T, R, margin), 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 4:1; with dative, Romans 14:4.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 9 times in the Bible.
- Mark 3:31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them.
- Mark 11:25 But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.”
- Romans 14:4 Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.
- Galatians 5:1 So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
- Philippians 1:27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.