55. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? [Hos. 13:14.]
56. Now sin is the sting of death, and sin exercises its power [upon the soul] through [the abuse of] the Law.
57. But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory [making us conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord [always being superior, excelling, doing more than enough in the service of the Lord], knowing and being continually aware that your labor in the Lord is not futile [it is never wasted or to no purpose].