1 Corinthians 15

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 15 of 16

1 Now, brothers, I make known to you the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received, in which you also stand,

2 through which you also are being saved, if you hold fast the Word which I preached to you, except if not you believed in vain.

3 For I gave over to you among the first things what I also received, that Christ died in behalf of our sins, according to the Scriptures,

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Chapter Summary

3 By Christ’s resurrection, 12 he proves the necessity of our resurrection.

Key Greek Words

σὰρξ carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
εὐηγγελισάμην declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings G2097
Παρέδωκα betray, bring forth, cast G3860
χάριτι acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
εἰς against, among, as G1519

Cross-References

People & Context

The Truth of Christ's Resurrection

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 C…

The Guarantee of Our Resurrection

Paul argues that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised, making their faith worthless; however, Christ is the firstf…

The Nature of the Resurrection Body

Addressing how the dead are raised, Paul contrasts the natural, earthy body sown in corruption and weakness with the spiritual, heavenly body raised i…

Timeline

The Truth of Christ's Resurrection

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 15:1-11
The Guarantee of Our Resurrection

Paul 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 15:12-34
The Nature of the Resurrection Body

Addressing 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].

1 Corinthians 15:35-49

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