^{55 Ref} where, O Death, thy sting? where, O Hades, thy victory?'

^{56 Ref} and the sting of the death `is' the sin, and the power of the sin the law;

^{57 Ref} and to God -- thanks, to Him who is giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ;

^{58 Ref} so that, my brethren beloved, become ye stedfast, unmovable, abounding in the work of the Lord at all times, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord.