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Corinthians 1:58
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.
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Interpretation

Scripture invites a steadfast that is worked out in concrete decisions in Corinthians 1:58—look for "therefore" and "beloved". Choose steadfast in prayers we actually pray—brighten hope by remembering.

Context

Corinthians speaks here as biblical literature writing, developing steadfast. Read in Corinthians 1, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “therefore” alongside “beloved”.

Authorship & Historical Background

1 Corinthians was received under the name of Paul. In current research on 1 Corinthians, generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians appears framed for Church in Corinth.. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line. Gifts serve love; resurrection secures hope. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in 5,800+ manuscripts, surpassing other ancient works in manuscript count. Early papyri from the 2nd-3rd centuries like P46, P66, P75 provide text within about 100-150 years of its writing. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most likely original reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46