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1 Corinthians 15:58

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's the thing, friends I love, stay solid and don't let anything shake you. Keep pouring yourself into God's work, because you know for sure that nothing you do for him is ever wasted.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your effort for God is never wasted energy, stay steady and keep going.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church, which was dealing with confusion and skepticism about the resurrection of the dead amid a culture influenced by Greek philosophy that often denied bodily resurrection. He dedicated much of Chapter 15 to affirming the historical reality of Christ's resurrection and its implications for believers' future hope. Therefore, in verse 58, Paul concludes by urging them to remain steadfast in their faith and service, emphasizing that their labor for God has eternal value despite any opposition they faced.

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