Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Corinthians 15:58

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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beloved--Sound doctrine kindles Christian love. steadfast--not turning aside from the faith of the resurrection of yourselves. unmovable--not turned aside by others (Co1 15:12; Col 1:23). the work of the Lord--the promotion of Christ's kingdom (Phi 2:30). not in vain--as the deniers of the resurrection would make it (Co1 15:14, Co1 15:17). in the Lord--applying to the whole sentence and its several clauses: Ye, as being in the Lord by faith, know that your labor in the Lord (that is, labor according to His will) is not to be without its reward in the Lord (through His merits and according to His gracious appointment). Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 16

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