1 Corinthians 15
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 16
Chapter Summary
3 By Christ’s resurrection, 12 he proves the necessity of our resurrection.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Genesis 2:7
- Isaiah 25:8
- Hosea 13:14
People & Context
Died for our sins, buried, raised the third day; the firstfruit of those asleep who reigns until death is destroyed (vv.3-4,20-26)
The apostle proclaiming the gospel he received, last witness of the risen Christ, least of the apostles by God's grace (vv.1-11)
The first man, a living soul through whom death came; contrasted with Christ the last Adam, a life-giving Spirit (vv.21-22,45-47)
Raised Christ and subjects all things under Him, that God may be all in all; gives the victory (vv.15,24-28,57)
First named witness to whom the risen Christ appeared, before the Twelve (v.5)
A witness to whom the risen Christ appeared, then to all the apostles (v.7)
Timeline
Paul reminds the Corinthians of the core gospel: Christ died for sins, was buried, and rose on the third day, appearing to many witnesses, including Cephas, the Twelve, five hundred brothers, and finally Paul himself .
1 Corinthians 15:1-11Paul argues that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised, making their faith worthless; however, Christ is the firstfruit, ensuring that in Him all will be made alive [65-67].
1 Corinthians 15:12-34Addressing how the dead are raised, Paul contrasts the natural, earthy body sown in corruption and weakness with the spiritual, heavenly body raised in incorruption and power [68-70].
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