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56 Now the stinger[a] of death is sin, and the power of sin is the Law[b]. 57 But thanks be to God, the One giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

So Abound In The Work of The Lord; Your Labor Is Not In Vain

58 So then my beloved brothers, be[c] steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not empty[d] in the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:56 Death delivers its poison through sin. Sin is what brings separation from God in death. Apart from sin, death is powerless.
  2. 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Law establishes the line to cross, and the penalty for doing so.
  3. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Or, become.
  4. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Or, in vain.

56 The sting of death is sin,(A) and the power of sin is the law.(B) 57 But thanks be to God!(C) He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.(D)

58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,(E) because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.(F)

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