1 Corinthians 15:13

Translations

Modern

If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.

Traditional

But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:

Literal

But if there is no resurrection of the dead, neither has Christ been raised.

Latin

Si autem resurrectio mortuorum non est: neque Christus resurrexit.

Original

Greek

English

If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:12–20

The resurrection of Jesus proves that a future resurrection is real.

1 Corinthians 15:12–34

Paul argues for a future resurrection.

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 Coming of God’s Kingdom The Resurrection of Jesus The Resurrection of the Dead

Related verses

John 11:25–26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.
Romans 8:11
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.
Revelation 1:18
…the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
Romans 4:24–25
…but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
2 Corinthians 4:10–14
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
1 Corinthians 15:20
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
Hebrews 13:20
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
Colossians 3:1–4
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Acts 23:8
For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Death First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Hope Intermediate State New Creation, New Creature Place of the Dead Resurrection

Topics

Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning The Resurrection: A First Principle of the Gospel The Resurrection: Certainty of, Proved by the Resurrection of Christ

1 Corinthians 15:13

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