1 Corinthians 15:10

Translations

Modern

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not empty. But I toiled more abundantly than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

Latin

Gratia autem Dei sum id quod sum, et gratia ejus in me vacua non fuit, sed abundantius illis omnibus laboravi: non ego autem, sed gratia Dei mecum:

Original

Greek

English

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God: Paul understood God's special favor, or grace, towards him, which led to an extraordinary response. This response was also God working through Paul by his grace (see 2 Corinthians 4:7; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:27).

1 Corinthians 15:1–11

Paul summarizes the good news about Jesus he preached.

1 Corinthians 15:1–58

Some church members doubted a future resurrection of the dead. Paul reassures them and addresses their skeptical questions by discussing the nature of a resurrection body.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Resurrection in the Old Testament The Good News Message The Resurrection of Jesus

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Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death First Letter to the Corinthians Futility Glorification Gospel Heaven Inspiration of the Bible Intermediate State New Creation, New Creature Place of the Dead

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of God's Grace Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Grace: Saints are What They are By Humility: Exemplified Ministers: Labours of, Vain, Without God's Blessing Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

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