1 Corinthians 15:22

Translations

Modern

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Traditional

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Literal

For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive—

Latin

Et sicut in Adam omnes moriuntur, ita et in Christo omnes vivificabuntur.

Original

Greek

English

For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:21–23

Adam's sin contrasts with Christ's resurrection (compare 15:45–49).

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

Adam and Eve Paul (Saul) Death Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Resurrection in the Old Testament Sin Enters the World The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Old Realm and the New The Resurrection of Jesus The Resurrection of the Dead

Related verses

Romans 5:12–21
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.
1 Corinthians 15:45–49
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit.
John 5:21–29
For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
Genesis 2:17
…but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”
Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.
Genesis 3:19
By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”

People

Adam: The first man, created by God Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Body of Christ Death Exaltation of Christ Feasts and Festivals of Israel First Letter to the Corinthians Firstfruits Glorification Hope Intermediate State New Creation, New Creature Parousia Place of the Dead Second Adam Sleep

Topics

Adam: The First Man: Brought Sin Into the World Allah Body: Resurrection of Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Dying Fall of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Heredity: General Scriptures Concerning Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Man: Christ: As Such, is the Cause of the Resurrection Man: Mortal Natural Death by Adam Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning The Fall of Man: Punishment Consequent Upon: Temporal Death The Resurrection: Saints In, Shall: Rise Through Christ

1 Corinthians 15:22

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