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Connecting Statement:
Paul wants believers, while they work for the Lord, to remember the changed, resurrected bodies that God is going to give them.
be steadfast and immovable
Paul speaks of someone who lets nothing stop him from doing what he has decided to do as if he could not be physically moved. Alternate translation: "be determined" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
Always abound in the work of the Lord
Paul speaks of efforts made in working for the Lord as if they were objects that a person could acquire more of. Alternate translation: "Always work for the Lord faithfully" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)