1 Corinthians 15:58
“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.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58
About this verse
1 Corinthians 15:58 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the Apostolic Era (~50 AD) period. The setting is letter. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the exhortation genre of biblical literature. Key themes include perseverance, service. Notable phrases: be steadfast; immovable; abounding in the Lord's work. This verse contains a command.
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Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
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deciding
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exhortation
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