[Greek] στήκω (stēkō), [Latin] tenere, [Latin] conprehendere, [Latin] adprehendere, [Latin] continuare, [Latin] remittere, [German] halten, [French] incarcerer, [French] conquerir, [French] persister: to take, to seize, to take hold, to maintain, to restrain, to hold fast, to restrict; 50 scriptures
Background information:
“In prayer one must hold fast and never let go, because the one gives up loses all.” St. Jane Frances de Chanal
“In the Catholic Church itself, all possible care must be taken, that we hold fasts to that which has been believed everywhere, always, and by all.” St. Vincent of Lerins
“Let us stand fast in what is right, and prepare our souls for trial. Let us wait upon God’s strengthening aid and say to Him, ‘O Lord, you have been our refuge in all generations.'” St. Boniface
“Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes.” St. Teresa of Jesus