1 Corinthians 15
The Resurrection of Christ
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; Parallel theme: John 12:48, Acts 11:1, Romans 2:16, 2 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2:13, 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Peter 5:12 +4
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; References Christ: Acts 3:18, Galatians 1:12, Ephesians 5:2. Sin: Galatians 1:4, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 2:2, Revelation 1:5. Word: Zechariah 13:7. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 11:23, Romans 4:25 +5
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Parallel theme: Psalms 2:7, Hosea 6:2, Jonah 1:17, Matthew 12:40, Luke 9:22, 24:26, 24:46, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12, Hebrews 13:20 +5
5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:10, Mark 16:7, Acts 13:36
7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. Parallel theme: Luke 24:33, 24:36, 24:50
8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 9:1, Acts 9:17, 18:9, 22:14, 22:18, 26:16
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. References God: Romans 11:1, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Philippians 2:13. Grace: Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 6:1. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:7, 15:2, 2 Corinthians 12:11, Galatians 2:8, Philippians 4:13 +5
11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
The Resurrection of the Dead
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? Resurrection: Acts 17:32, 23:8, 26:8, 2 Timothy 2:18. Parallel theme: 2 Thessalonians 2:17
13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: Resurrection: Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Revelation 1:18
14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15:13, Acts 2:24
16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Resurrection: Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 1:3. Faith: 1 Corinthians 15:2, 15:14, 1 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: Romans 5:10
18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. References Christ: 1 Thessalonians 4:16. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:6, Revelation 14:13
19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. References Christ: 2 Timothy 3:12. Hope: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 6:11, Luke 8:14, 21:34, John 16:33, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 1:12, Revelation 14:13 +5
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. References Christ: 1 Corinthians 15:23, Revelation 1:5. Resurrection: Acts 26:23, Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 1:3. Parallel theme: Colossians 1:18
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrectionResurrection: ἀνάστασις (Anastasis). The Greek anastasis (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death. of the dead. Resurrection: John 11:25. Sin: Romans 6:23. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:22
22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:17, 3:6, 3:19
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. Kingdom: Isaiah 9:7, Daniel 2:44, 7:14, 7:27, 1 Timothy 6:15. References God: John 13:3. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:27, 24:13, 28:18, John 3:35 +5
25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. Parallel theme: Psalms 110:1, Matthew 22:44, Mark 12:36, Acts 2:34, Ephesians 1:22, Hebrews 1:13
26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. may be all in all.
29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15:16. Baptism: Matthew 20:22
30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 6:9
31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. Parallel theme: Isaiah 22:13, 56:12, Luke 12:19, Acts 18:19, 2 Peter 2:12
33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Good: 1 Corinthians 5:6. Evil: 2 Peter 2:2. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 6:9, Proverbs 9:6, 13:20, Matthew 24:4, 24:24, Galatians 6:7, Ephesians 5:6, Hebrews 12:15 +5
34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.: I speak this to your shame. References God: Jonah 1:6, Romans 1:28. Sin: Psalms 119:11, John 5:14, 8:11. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 6:5, 8:7, Joel 1:5, Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14 +5
The Resurrection Body
35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? Parallel theme: Ezekiel 37:3, Romans 9:19
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.
40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.
42 So also is the resurrectionResurrection: ἀνάστασις (Anastasis). The Greek anastasis (ἀνάστασις) means resurrection—rising from death to life. Christ's resurrection is the 'firstfruits' (1 Corinthians 15:20), guaranteeing believers' future bodily resurrection and victory over death. of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: Resurrection: Acts 2:31. Parallel theme: Job 17:14, Psalms 16:10, 49:14, Isaiah 38:17, Daniel 12:3, Matthew 13:43, Acts 2:27, Romans 8:21, 1 Peter 1:4 +5
43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: Resurrection: Philippians 3:10. Glory: Colossians 3:4. Parallel theme: Daniel 12:1, 2 Corinthians 13:4
44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:50
45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. Spirit: John 6:63, Romans 8:2, Revelation 22:17. Parallel theme: Genesis 2:7, John 5:21, 6:33, 6:54, 6:57, 14:6, Revelation 22:1 +5
46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. from heaven. References Lord: Genesis 2:7, Luke 2:11. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 15:45, Genesis 3:19, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:31, 2 Corinthians 5:1 +2
48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. Parallel theme: Genesis 5:3, Job 14:4, John 3:6
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Victory Over Death
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. References God: 1 Corinthians 6:13, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Galatians 3:17. Blood: Matthew 16:17. Parallel theme: Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 4:17
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15:42. Parallel theme: Isaiah 18:3, 27:13, Zechariah 9:14, Matthew 24:31, John 5:25, 5:28, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 8:2, 8:13 +5
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. Eternal Life: Romans 2:7. Parallel theme: Isaiah 25:8, Luke 20:36, Romans 6:12, 8:11, 2 Corinthians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 20:14, 21:4 +4
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Parallel theme: Psalms 89:48, Ecclesiastes 8:8, Hosea 13:14, Acts 2:27, 9:5, Romans 5:14
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. Word: Romans 4:15, 5:20. Sin: John 8:21, 8:24, Romans 6:23. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:32, Romans 5:15, 5:17, Hebrews 9:27 +4
57 But thanks be to GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint., forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. References Lord: 1 Corinthians 16:10, Psalms 55:22. Love: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Hebrews 6:10. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 3:8, 2 Chronicles 15:7, Galatians 6:9, Philippians 2:16, Colossians 1:23, Hebrews 13:21 +5