1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore be steadfast and abound in the Lord's work, knowing your labor is not in vain. It matters because resurrection hope gives lasting meaning to Christian service.

Cross-references · 38

• Gal 6:9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
• 2 Chr 15:7But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”
• Heb 6:10For 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.
• Phil 2:16as 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 Cor 3:8He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
• 2 Pet 3:17–18Therefore, 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.
• Col 1:23if 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.
• Heb 13:15–16Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
• 1 Th 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Ps 55:22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
• John 6:28–29Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?”
• Heb 13:21equip 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 Cor 16:10If 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.
• 1 Th 3:12And 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,
• Col 2:7rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
• Ps 112:6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
• 1 Th 4:1Finally, 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 Cor 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
• Titus 2:14He 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.
• Matt 25:31–40When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
• 2 Pet 3:14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
• Col 2:5For 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.
• 2 Pet 1:4–9Through 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.
• 1 Th 3:3so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
• Heb 3:14We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
• Phil 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
• 2 Th 1:3We 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.
• Ruth 1:18When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.
• Ps 19:11By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
• Phil 1:11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• Gal 4:11I fear for you, that my efforts for you may have been in vain.
• Matt 10:40–42He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
• Phil 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
• 1 Th 3:5For 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 caused our labor to be in vain.
• Phil 2:30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
• Ps 73:13Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
• Ps 78:8Then they will not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose heart was not loyal, whose spirit was not faithful to God.
• Ps 78:37Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.

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