{Longed for} (epipoth(8874)oi). Late and rare verbal adjective
(here alone in N.T.) from epipothe(935c). {So stand fast} (houto
st(886b)ete). Present active imperative of st(886b)(935c) (late present
from perfect hest(886b)a from hist(886d)i). See  1:27 . They were
tempted to defection. Standing firm is difficult when a panic
starts.