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1 Corinthians 15

1 Corinthians 15:29

The Order of Resurrection · 1 Corinthians 15:20–34
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Translations

Modern
If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?
Traditional
Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
Literal
Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are they also baptized for them?
Latin
Alioquin quid facient qui baptizantur pro mortuis, si omnino mortui non resurgunt? ut quid et baptizantur pro illis?

Original

Greek
English
If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:29

Some first-century Christians practiced baptism by proxy for dead unbelievers they wanted to save. Paul does not endorse or condemn this practice; he uses it as evidence for belief in resurrection. Early Christian literature does not mention this practice elsewhere.

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.

Glossary

Baptism for the Dead Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Death First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Intermediate State New Creation, New Creature Parousia Peter, the Apostle Place of the Dead Second Adam Sleep

Topics

Baptism: Christian Body: Resurrection of Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning