1 Corinthians 15:14

Translations

Modern

And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.

Traditional

And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

Literal

And if Christ has not been raised, then also our preaching is void, and your faith is void.

Latin

Si autem Christus non resurrexit, inanis est ergo prædicatio nostra, inanis est et fides vestra:

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English

And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:14–18

If Christ did not rise from the dead, then the Christian faith is pointless. However, Jesus’ resurrection proves that His sacrifice completely atoned for human sins (see 15:3). Without Christ's resurrection, people remain unforgiven and under God's judgment, still guilty of their sins (see Romans 3:19; Ephesians 2:1–3).

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 Promise of New Life The Resurrection of Jesus The Resurrection of the Dead

Related verses

1 Corinthians 15:17
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.
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.
Acts 17:31
For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
James 2:20
O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
Matthew 15:9
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
Isaiah 49:4
But I said, “I have labored in vain, I have spent My strength in futility and vanity; yet My vindication is with the LORD, and My reward is with My God.”
Galatians 2:2
I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.
Psalm 73:13
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
1 Corinthians 15:2
By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.
Genesis 8:8
Then Noah sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the surface of the ground.
James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

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 Futility Glorification Gospel 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 of Christ was Necessary to The Efficacy of Faith The Resurrection of Christ was Necessary to The Efficacy of Preaching The Resurrection of Christ: The Truth of the Gospel Involved In The Resurrection: A First Principle of the Gospel The Resurrection: Certainty of, Proved by the Resurrection of Christ

1 Corinthians 15:14

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