1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58 Parallel Verses For Personal Devotional And Reflection
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. / 1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV /
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. / 1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT /
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord. / 1 Corinthians 15:58 ASV /
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. / 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV /
Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. / 1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB /
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. / 1 Corinthians 15:58 CSB /
What does 1 Corinthians 15:58 mean?
Apostle Paul encourages every Christian to be steadfast which means to be firm, strong and not be shaken by temptations and worries of life. Being immovable means you are not affected by trials and difficulties even in your darkest times because you trust God. You always involve yourself in doing the will of God knowing that at the proper time, God will reward those who diligently serve Him.
What does your labor is not in vain mean?
Vain means empty acts that result in nothing, fruitless, pointless and having no purpose. However, labor for the Lord, no matter how difficult and wearisome, will never be without meaning or value.
What is the context of 1 Corinthians 15?
It was written by Apostle Paul in Ephesus wherein the first eleven verses contain the account of the post resurrection appearances of Jesus in the New Testament times. The rest of the chapter highlights the supremacy of the resurrection as key foundation for Christianity.
What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable?
Being unmovable can also be in the state of steadfastness, but from another perspective. This means to not allow anyone or anything to spiritually move us from our spiritual direction set by God. We should be like a rock that even when storm comes, we can still stand still.
Why is 1 Corinthians 15 important?
This gospel demonstrated its power by convincing Paul, a devout Jewish man that took joy in persecuting Christians, to instead become the greatest missionary of his day. Paul laid out the history of the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He pointed to actual people, many of whom were still alive.
What is the work of the Lord?
The work of the Lord involves His ministry like preaching, teaching, praying, healing, sharing the gospel and many other ministerial works to advance the gospel. Helping out brothers and sisters in times of their needs is also part of the Lord’s ministry.
1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV Full Message Context
But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
47 The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven.
48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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