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

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Study note

Setting — Paul closes his argument for the resurrection (ch. 15) by turning to practical exhortation. The "therefore" (hōste) marks this as the conclusion drawn from the preceding proof.

The words — Perisseuontes (G4052) literally means "abounding," not merely "excelling" as the BSB renders it; the Greek carries a sense of overflowing surplus. Ametakinētoi (G277) is a compound of a- (not) + metakinētoi (moved), i.e., "not to be moved."

The thread — The same assurance against weariness appears in Galatians 6:9, 2 Chronicles 15:7, and Hebrews 6:10, each pairing present effort with a guarantee of future reward.

Why it lands — It asks the reader to keep working at a pace that does not depend on visible results, on the stated ground that the work itself is not lost.

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The Greek words

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.

Cross-references

Galatians 6:9 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 But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”
Hebrews 6:10 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.
Philippians 2:16 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.
1 Corinthians 3:8 He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
Colossians 1:23 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.
Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 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.
Psalms 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.