1 Corinthians 15:55-58

55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?

56 Now sin is the sting of death, and sin exercises its power [i][upon the soul] through [j][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].