1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always exc…”

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore my beloued brethren, be ye stedfast, vnmoueable, aboundant alwayes in the worke of the Lord, forasmuch as ye knowe that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.

Darby Translation

So then, my beloved brethren, be firm, immovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in [the] Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

so that, my brethren beloved, become ye stedfast, unmovable, abounding in the work of the Lord at all times, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

For this cause, my dear brothers, be strong in purpose and unmoved, ever giving yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you are certain that your work is not without effect in the Lord.

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Cross references

“Therefore”

2 Corinthians 7:1 2 Peter 3:14 2 Peter 1:4–9

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Peter 3:14 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

2 Peter 1:4–9 · BSB

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

“be ye”

Colossians 1:23 Psalm 55:22 Psalm 112:6 Colossians 2:5 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Hebrews 3:14

Colossians 1:23 · BSB

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Psalm 55:22 · BSB

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 112:6 · BSB

Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Colossians 2:5 · BSB

For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 · BSB

so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

Hebrews 3:14 · BSB

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

“abounding”

Colossians 2:7 1 Thessalonians 3:12 1 Thessalonians 4:1 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Philippians 1:9 Philippians 4:17

Colossians 2:7 · BSB

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

1 Thessalonians 3:12 · BSB

And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

Philippians 1:9 · BSB

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

Philippians 4:17 · BSB

Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.

“the work”

1 Thessalonians 1:3 Hebrews 13:21 1 Corinthians 16:10 Titus 2:14 Philippians 2:30 John 6:28

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:10 · BSB

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Philippians 2:30 · BSB

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

John 6:28 · BSB

Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?”

“ye know”

Galatians 6:9 2 Chronicles 15:7 Hebrews 6:10 1 Corinthians 3:8 Psalm 19:11

Galatians 6:9 · BSB

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

2 Chronicles 15:7 · BSB

But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

1 Corinthians 3:8 · BSB

He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

Psalm 19:11 · BSB

By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

“is not”

Philippians 2:16 Galatians 4:11 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Psalm 73:13

Philippians 2:16 · BSB

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Galatians 4:11 · BSB

I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.

1 Thessalonians 3:5 · BSB

For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.

Psalm 73:13 · BSB

Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.

“in the”

Matthew 25:31–40 Philippians 1:11 Matthew 10:40–42 Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16

Matthew 25:31–40 · BSB

When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.

Philippians 1:11 · BSB

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Matthew 10:40–42 · BSB

He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

Hebrews 13:15 · BSB

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Read 1 Corinthians 15