Apologetics Bible

1Corinthians 15:1

Greek

Γνωρίζω δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, τὸ εὐαγγέλιον ὃ εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν, ὃ καὶ παρελάβετε, ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἑστήκατε,

Gnorizo de ymin, adelphoi, to eyaggelion o eyeggelisamen ymin, o kai parelabete, en o kai estekate,

KJV: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

AKJV: Moreover, brothers, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand;

ASV: Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand,

YLT: And I make known to you, brethren, the good news that I proclaimed to you, which also ye did receive, in which also ye have stood,

Exposition: Paul introduces 'the gospel I preached to you' — the content of the apostolic proclamation. Gospel (εὐαγγέλιον, euangelion) means 'good news.' The following verses (3-8) contain what most scholars identify as the earliest creedal formulation in Christianity, predating Paul's letters and possibly traceable to within 2-5 years of the crucifixion itself.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: The creed of 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 is one of the best-attested ancient documents by standard historical criteria: early date (within years of events), multiple eyewitness sources, public verifiability of resurrection appearances (500+ witnesses). Historian Gary Habermas identifies it as the strongest historical anchor for the resurrection.

• Koine Greek Grammar: Paralambano (I received) and paradidomi (I delivered) are the technical terms for oral tradition transmission in rabbinic Judaism — indicating Paul is passing on formally received tradition, not personal speculation.

• Historical Evidence: Paul received this tradition from Peter and James during his visit to Jerusalem (Galatians 1:18-19, c. AD 35) — within 5 years of the crucifixion. The creed format (Christ died / was buried / was raised / appeared) is a pre-Pauline transmission unit, making it the oldest Christian historical statement about the resurrection.

1Corinthians 15:2

Greek

διʼ οὗ καὶ σῴζεσθε, τίνι λόγῳ εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν, εἰ κατέχετε, ἐκτὸς εἰ μὴ εἰκῇ ἐπιστεύσατε.

di oy kai sozesthe, tini logo eyeggelisamen ymin, ei katechete, ektos ei me eike episteysate.

KJV: By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

AKJV: By which also you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you have believed in vain.

ASV: by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain.

YLT: through which also ye are being saved, in what words I proclaimed good news to you, if ye hold fast, except ye did believe in vain,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:3

Greek

Παρέδωκα γὰρ ὑμῖν ἐν πρώτοις, ὃ καὶ παρέλαβον, ὅτι Χριστὸς ἀπέθανεν ὑπὲρ τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν ἡμῶν κατὰ τὰς γραφάς,

Paredoka gar ymin en protois, o kai parelabon, oti Christos apethanen yper ton amartion emon kata tas graphas,

KJV: For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

AKJV: For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

ASV: For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

YLT: for I delivered to you first, what also I did receive, that Christ died for our sins, according to the Writings,

Exposition: 'Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures' — the death is (1) historical fact, (2) substitutionary in purpose ('for our sins'), and (3) scripturally anticipated ('according to the Scriptures' — Isaiah 53, Psalm 22). This three-part structure is repeated in verse 4 for the resurrection. The phrase 'according to the Scriptures' appears twice, anchoring the gospel events in OT prophetic fulfillment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: The historical reality of Jesus' death is one of the most well-attested facts of ancient history. Confirmed by: Tacitus, Josephus (Antiquities 18.3), the Talmud, Pliny the Younger, Lucian of Samosata — entirely independent non-Christian sources.

• Koine Greek Grammar: Hyper ton hamartion hemon — 'for/on behalf of our sins' — hyper + genitive indicates substitution/representation. This is not mere sympathy dying but representational atonement.

• Historical Evidence: The Turin Shroud (debated) and the medical analysis of Roman crucifixion (Zugibe, Edwards et al.) confirm the physiological reality of death-by-crucifixion. The Romans were expert executioners; the 'swoon theory' (Jesus merely fainted) fails all medical scrutiny.

1Corinthians 15:4

Greek

καὶ ὅτι ἐτάφη, καὶ ὅτι ἐγήγερται τῇ ⸂ἡμέρᾳ τῇ τρίτῃ⸃ κατὰ τὰς γραφάς,

kai oti etaphe, kai oti egegertai te emera te trite kata tas graphas,

KJV: And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

AKJV: And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

ASV: and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures;

YLT: and that he was buried, and that he hath risen on the third day, according to the Writings,

Exposition: 'He was buried, and he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.' The burial is crucial: it confirms the death (no burial without confirmed death) and makes the empty tomb historically significant. 'On the third day' is specific temporal precision — the resurrection is dated. Scholars cite Hosea 6:2 and Jonah 1:17 as the OT 'third day' texts.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: The empty tomb is among the most historically defensible facts of early Christianity. Enemies of Christianity in the 1st-2nd centuries argued the disciples stole the body — not that the tomb was occupied. This concedes the tomb was empty. A non-empty tomb would have immediately ended the resurrection claim in Jerusalem itself.

• Koine Greek Grammar: Egegertai ('he was raised') is perfect passive — 'has been raised and remains raised.' The perfect tense indicates ongoing state: the resurrection is not merely past event but present reality. His resurrection-life continues.

• Historical Evidence: The conversion of Paul (a persecutor of Christians) and James (an unbelieving brother of Jesus during his ministry) who both claimed resurrection appearances, and both subsequently died for those claims, is among the strongest evidences for the historical reality of the resurrection appearances.

1Corinthians 15:5

Greek

καὶ ὅτι ὤφθη Κηφᾷ, εἶτα τοῖς δώδεκα·

kai oti ophthe Kepha, eita tois dodeka·

KJV: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

AKJV: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

ASV: and that he appeared to Cephas; then to the twelve;

YLT: and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:6

Greek

ἔπειτα ὤφθη ἐπάνω πεντακοσίοις ἀδελφοῖς ἐφάπαξ, ἐξ ὧν οἱ ⸀πλείονες μένουσιν ἕως ἄρτι, τινὲς ⸀δὲ ἐκοιμήθησαν·

epeita ophthe epano pentakosiois adelphois ephapax, ex on oi pleiones menoysin eos arti, tines de ekoimethesan·

KJV: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

AKJV: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brothers at once; of whom the greater part remain to this present, but some are fallen asleep.

ASV: then he appeared to above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep;

YLT: afterwards he appeared to above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain till now, and certain also did fall asleep;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:7

Greek

ἔπειτα ὤφθη Ἰακώβῳ, εἶτα τοῖς ἀποστόλοις πᾶσιν·

epeita ophthe Iakobo, eita tois apostolois pasin·

KJV: After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

AKJV: After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

ASV: then he appeared to James; then to all the apostles;

YLT: afterwards he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:8

Greek

ἔσχατον δὲ πάντων ὡσπερεὶ τῷ ἐκτρώματι ὤφθη κἀμοί.

eschaton de panton osperei to ektromati ophthe kamoi.

KJV: And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

AKJV: And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

ASV: and last of all, as to the child untimely born, he appeared to me also.

YLT: And last of all--as to the untimely birth--he appeared also to me,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:9

Greek

ἐγὼ γάρ εἰμι ὁ ἐλάχιστος τῶν ἀποστόλων, ὃς οὐκ εἰμὶ ἱκανὸς καλεῖσθαι ἀπόστολος, διότι ἐδίωξα τὴν ἐκκλησίαν τοῦ θεοῦ·

ego gar eimi o elachistos ton apostolon, os oyk eimi ikanos kaleisthai apostolos, dioti edioxa ten ekklesian toy theoy·

KJV: For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

AKJV: For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

ASV: For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

YLT: for I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I did persecute the assembly of God,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:10

Greek

χάριτι δὲ θεοῦ εἰμι ὅ εἰμι, καὶ ἡ χάρις αὐτοῦ ἡ εἰς ἐμὲ οὐ κενὴ ἐγενήθη, ἀλλὰ περισσότερον αὐτῶν πάντων ἐκοπίασα, οὐκ ἐγὼ δὲ ἀλλὰ ἡ χάρις τοῦ θεοῦ ⸀ἡ σὺν ἐμοί.

chariti de theoy eimi o eimi, kai e charis aytoy e eis eme oy kene egenethe, alla perissoteron ayton panton ekopiasa, oyk ego de alla e charis toy theoy e syn emoi.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

ASV: But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not found vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

YLT: and by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace that is towards me came not in vain, but more abundantly than they all did I labour, yet not I, but the grace of God that is with me;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:11

Greek

εἴτε οὖν ἐγὼ εἴτε ἐκεῖνοι, οὕτως κηρύσσομεν καὶ οὕτως ἐπιστεύσατε.

eite oyn ego eite ekeinoi, oytos keryssomen kai oytos episteysate.

KJV: Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

AKJV: Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.

ASV: Whether then it be I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

YLT: whether, then, I or they, so we preach, and so ye did believe.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:12

Greek

Εἰ δὲ Χριστὸς κηρύσσεται ὅτι ἐκ νεκρῶν ἐγήγερται, πῶς λέγουσιν ⸂ἐν ὑμῖν τινες⸃ ὅτι ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν οὐκ ἔστιν;

Ei de Christos keryssetai oti ek nekron egegertai, pos legoysin en ymin tines oti anastasis nekron oyk estin;

KJV: Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

AKJV: Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

ASV: Now if Christ is preached that he hath been raised from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

YLT: And if Christ is preached, that out of the dead he hath risen, how say certain among you, that there is no rising again of dead persons?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:13

Greek

εἰ δὲ ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν οὐκ ἔστιν, οὐδὲ Χριστὸς ἐγήγερται·

ei de anastasis nekron oyk estin, oyde Christos egegertai·

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

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

ASV: But if there is no resurrection of the dead, neither hath Christ been raised:

YLT: and if there be no rising again of dead persons, neither hath Christ risen;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:14

Greek

εἰ δὲ Χριστὸς οὐκ ἐγήγερται, κενὸν ⸀ἄρα τὸ κήρυγμα ἡμῶν, ⸀κενὴ καὶ ἡ πίστις ⸀ὑμῶν,

ei de Christos oyk egegertai, kenon ara to kerygma emon, kene kai e pistis ymon,

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

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

ASV: and if Christ hath not been raised, then is our preaching vain, your faith also is vain.

YLT: and if Christ hath not risen, then void is our preaching, and void also your faith,

Exposition: 'And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.' Paul explicitly makes the bodily resurrection logically necessary for the truth of Christianity. Unlike mystery religions or gnostic spirituality, Christianity is not a 'timeless spiritual truth' independent of historical events. If the tomb was not empty, Christianity is false. Paul invites falsification — the mark of a historically grounded claim.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Paul's reasoning is logically falsifiable — a key criterion of scientific reasoning. He identifies the resurrection as the empirical hinge on which the entire belief system depends, and challenges his audience to verify the 500+ eyewitnesses while most were still living (v. 6).

• Koine Greek Grammar: Kene (vain/empty) — not merely 'useless' but 'without substance/hollow.' If no resurrection, the content of apostolic proclamation evaporates. Paul is not defending a philosophical position but a historical claim with public verifiability.

• Historical Evidence: N.T. Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God (800+ pages) surveys ancient Jewish and pagan concepts of resurrection and concludes that only a real, bodily resurrection explains the apostles' specific, unprecedented, and culturally radical resurrection proclamation.

1Corinthians 15:15

Greek

εὑρισκόμεθα δὲ καὶ ψευδομάρτυρες τοῦ θεοῦ, ὅτι ἐμαρτυρήσαμεν κατὰ τοῦ θεοῦ ὅτι ἤγειρεν τὸν Χριστόν, ὃν οὐκ ἤγειρεν εἴπερ ἄρα νεκροὶ οὐκ ἐγείρονται.

eyriskometha de kai pseydomartyres toy theoy, oti emartyresamen kata toy theoy oti egeiren ton Christon, on oyk egeiren eiper ara nekroi oyk egeirontai.

KJV: Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.

AKJV: Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.

ASV: Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we witnessed of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead are not raised.

YLT: and we also are found false witnesses of God, because we did testify of God that He raised up the Christ, whom He did not raise if then dead persons do not rise;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:16

Greek

εἰ γὰρ νεκροὶ οὐκ ἐγείρονται, οὐδὲ Χριστὸς ἐγήγερται·

ei gar nekroi oyk egeirontai, oyde Christos egegertai·

KJV: For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:

AKJV: For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:

ASV: For if the dead are not raised, neither hath Christ been raised:

YLT: for if dead persons do not rise, neither hath Christ risen,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:17

Greek

εἰ δὲ Χριστὸς οὐκ ἐγήγερται, ματαία ἡ πίστις ⸀ὑμῶν, ἔτι ἐστὲ ἐν ταῖς ἁμαρτίαις ὑμῶν.

ei de Christos oyk egegertai, mataia e pistis ymon, eti este en tais amartiais ymon.

KJV: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

AKJV: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; you are yet in your sins.

ASV: and if Christ hath not been raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

YLT: and if Christ hath not risen, vain is your faith, ye are yet in your sins;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:18

Greek

ἄρα καὶ οἱ κοιμηθέντες ἐν Χριστῷ ἀπώλοντο.

ara kai oi koimethentes en Christo apolonto.

KJV: Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

AKJV: Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

ASV: Then they also that are fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

YLT: then, also, those having fallen asleep in Christ did perish;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:19

Greek

εἰ ἐν τῇ ζωῇ ταύτῃ ⸂ἐν Χριστῷ ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν⸃ μόνον, ἐλεεινότεροι πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἐσμέν.

ei en te zoe tayte en Christo elpikotes esmen monon, eleeinoteroi panton anthropon esmen.

KJV: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

AKJV: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

ASV: If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

YLT: if in this life we have hope in Christ only, of all men we are most to be pitied.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:20

Greek

Νυνὶ δὲ Χριστὸς ἐγήγερται ἐκ νεκρῶν, ἀπαρχὴ τῶν ⸀κεκοιμημένων.

Nyni de Christos egegertai ek nekron, aparche ton kekoimemenon.

KJV: But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

AKJV: But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept.

ASV: But now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of them that are asleep.

YLT: And now, Christ hath risen out of the dead--the first-fruits of those sleeping he became,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:21

Greek

ἐπειδὴ γὰρ διʼ ἀνθρώπου ⸀θάνατος, καὶ διʼ ἀνθρώπου ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν·

epeide gar di anthropoy thanatos, kai di anthropoy anastasis nekron·

KJV: For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

AKJV: For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

ASV: For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

YLT: for since through man is the death, also through man is a rising again of the dead,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:22

Greek

ὥσπερ γὰρ ἐν τῷ Ἀδὰμ πάντες ἀποθνῄσκουσιν, οὕτως καὶ ἐν τῷ Χριστῷ πάντες ζῳοποιηθήσονται.

osper gar en to Adam pantes apothneskoysin, oytos kai en to Christo pantes zoopoiethesontai.

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

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

ASV: For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.

YLT: for even as in Adam all die, so also in the Christ all shall be made alive,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:23

Greek

ἕκαστος δὲ ἐν τῷ ἰδίῳ τάγματι· ἀπαρχὴ Χριστός, ἔπειτα οἱ τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ αὐτοῦ·

ekastos de en to idio tagmati· aparche Christos, epeita oi toy Christoy en te paroysia aytoy·

KJV: But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

AKJV: But every man in his own order: Christ the first fruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

ASV: But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ’s, at his coming.

YLT: and each in his proper order, a first-fruit Christ, afterwards those who are the Christ's, in his presence,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:24

Greek

εἶτα τὸ τέλος, ὅταν ⸀παραδιδῷ τὴν βασιλείαν τῷ θεῷ καὶ πατρί, ὅταν καταργήσῃ πᾶσαν ἀρχὴν καὶ πᾶσαν ἐξουσίαν καὶ δύναμιν,

eita to telos, otan paradido ten basileian to theo kai patri, otan katargese pasan archen kai pasan exoysian kai dynamin,

KJV: Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

AKJV: Then comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

ASV: Then cometh the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

YLT: then--the end, when he may deliver up the reign to God, even the Father, when he may have made useless all rule, and all authority and power--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:25

Greek

δεῖ γὰρ αὐτὸν βασιλεύειν ἄχρι ⸀οὗ θῇ πάντας τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ.

dei gar ayton basileyein achri oy the pantas toys echthroys ypo toys podas aytoy.

KJV: For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

AKJV: For he must reign, till he has put all enemies under his feet.

ASV: For he must reign, till he hath put all his enemies under his feet.

YLT: for it behoveth him to reign till he may have put all the enemies under his feet--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:26

Greek

ἔσχατος ἐχθρὸς καταργεῖται ὁ θάνατος,

eschatos echthros katargeitai o thanatos,

KJV: The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

AKJV: The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

ASV: The last enemy that shall be abolished is death.

YLT: the last enemy is done away--death;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:27

Greek

πάντα γὰρ ὑπέταξεν ὑπὸ τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ. ὅταν δὲ εἴπῃ ὅτι πάντα ὑποτέτακται, δῆλον ὅτι ἐκτὸς τοῦ ὑποτάξαντος αὐτῷ τὰ πάντα.

panta gar ypetaxen ypo toys podas aytoy. otan de eipe oti panta ypotetaktai, delon oti ektos toy ypotaxantos ayto ta panta.

KJV: For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

AKJV: For he has put all things under his feet. But when he says all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

ASV: For, He put all things in subjection under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that he is excepted who did subject all things unto him.

YLT: for all things He did put under his feet, and, when one may say that all things have been subjected, it is evident that He is excepted who did subject the all things to him,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:28

Greek

ὅταν δὲ ὑποταγῇ αὐτῷ τὰ πάντα, ⸀τότε αὐτὸς ὁ υἱὸς ὑποταγήσεται τῷ ὑποτάξαντι αὐτῷ τὰ πάντα, ἵνα ᾖ ὁ θεὸς ⸀πάντα ἐν πᾶσιν.

otan de ypotage ayto ta panta, tote aytos o yios ypotagesetai to ypotaxanti ayto ta panta, ina e o theos panta en pasin.

KJV: And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

AKJV: And when all things shall be subdued to him, then shall the Son also himself be subject to him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

ASV: And when all things have been subjected unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subjected to him that did subject all things unto him, that God may be all in all.

YLT: and when the all things may be subjected to him, then the Son also himself shall be subject to Him, who did subject to him the all things, that God may be the all in all.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:29

Greek

Ἐπεὶ τί ποιήσουσιν οἱ βαπτιζόμενοι ὑπὲρ τῶν νεκρῶν; εἰ ὅλως νεκροὶ οὐκ ἐγείρονται, τί καὶ βαπτίζονται ὑπὲρ ⸀αὐτῶν;

Epei ti poiesoysin oi baptizomenoi yper ton nekron; ei olos nekroi oyk egeirontai, ti kai baptizontai yper ayton;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: 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?

ASV: Else what shall they do that are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

YLT: Seeing what shall they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? why also are they baptized for the dead?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:30

Greek

τί καὶ ἡμεῖς κινδυνεύομεν πᾶσαν ὥραν;

ti kai emeis kindyneyomen pasan oran;

KJV: And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?

AKJV: And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?

ASV: why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?

YLT: why also do we stand in peril every hour?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:31

Greek

καθʼ ἡμέραν ἀποθνῄσκω, νὴ τὴν ὑμετέραν ⸀καύχησιν, ἣν ἔχω ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν.

kath emeran apothnesko, ne ten ymeteran kaychesin, en echo en Christo Iesoy to kyrio emon.

KJV: I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

AKJV: I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily.

ASV: I protest by that glorying in you, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

YLT: Every day do I die, by the glorying of you that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:32

Greek

εἰ κατὰ ἄνθρωπον ἐθηριομάχησα ἐν Ἐφέσῳ, τί μοι τὸ ὄφελος; εἰ νεκροὶ οὐκ ἐγείρονται, Φάγωμεν καὶ πίωμεν, αὔριον γὰρ ἀποθνῄσκομεν.

ei kata anthropon etheriomachesa en Epheso, ti moi to ophelos; ei nekroi oyk egeirontai, Phagomen kai piomen, ayrion gar apothneskomen.

KJV: If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

AKJV: If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantages it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

ASV: If after the manner of men I fought with beasts at Ephesus, what doth it profit me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die.

YLT: if after the manner of a man with wild beasts I fought in Ephesus, what the advantage to me if the dead do not rise? let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die!

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:33

Greek

μὴ πλανᾶσθε· φθείρουσιν ἤθη χρηστὰ ὁμιλίαι κακαί.

me planasthe· phtheiroysin ethe chresta omiliai kakai.

KJV: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

AKJV: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

ASV: Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

YLT: Be not led astray; evil communications corrupt good manners;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:34

Greek

ἐκνήψατε δικαίως καὶ μὴ ἁμαρτάνετε, ἀγνωσίαν γὰρ θεοῦ τινες ἔχουσιν· πρὸς ἐντροπὴν ὑμῖν ⸀λαλῶ.

eknepsate dikaios kai me amartanete, agnosian gar theoy tines echoysin· pros entropen ymin lalo.

KJV: Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

AKJV: Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

ASV: Awake to soberness righteously, and sin not; for some have no knowledge of God: I speak this to move you to shame.

YLT: awake up, as is right, and sin not; for certain have an ignorance of God; for shame to you I say it .

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:35

Greek

Ἀλλὰ ἐρεῖ τις· Πῶς ἐγείρονται οἱ νεκροί, ποίῳ δὲ σώματι ἔρχονται;

Alla erei tis· Pos egeirontai oi nekroi, poio de somati erchontai;

KJV: But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

AKJV: But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

ASV: But some one will say, How are the dead raised? and with what manner of body do they come?

YLT: But some one will say, `How do the dead rise?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:36

Greek

⸀ἄφρων, σὺ ὃ σπείρεις, οὐ ζῳοποιεῖται ἐὰν μὴ ἀποθάνῃ·

aphron, sy o speireis, oy zoopoieitai ean me apothane·

KJV: Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

AKJV: You fool, that which you sow is not quickened, except it die:

ASV: Thou foolish one, that which thou thyself sowest is not quickened except it die:

YLT: unwise! thou--what thou dost sow is not quickened except it may die;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:37

Greek

καὶ ὃ σπείρεις, οὐ τὸ σῶμα τὸ γενησόμενον σπείρεις ἀλλὰ γυμνὸν κόκκον εἰ τύχοι σίτου ἤ τινος τῶν λοιπῶν·

kai o speireis, oy to soma to genesomenon speireis alla gymnon kokkon ei tychoi sitoy e tinos ton loipon·

KJV: And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

AKJV: And that which you sow, you sow not that body that shall be, but bore grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

ASV: and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body that shall be, but a bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other kind;

YLT: and that which thou dost sow, not the body that shall be dost thou sow, but bare grain, it may be of wheat, or of some one of the others,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:38

Greek

ὁ δὲ θεὸς ⸂δίδωσιν αὐτῷ⸃ σῶμα καθὼς ἠθέλησεν, καὶ ἑκάστῳ τῶν σπερμάτων ⸀ἴδιον σῶμα.

o de theos didosin ayto soma kathos ethelesen, kai ekasto ton spermaton idion soma.

KJV: But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.

AKJV: But God gives it a body as it has pleased him, and to every seed his own body.

ASV: but God giveth it a body even as it pleased him, and to each seed a body of its own.

YLT: and God doth give to it a body according as He willed, and to each of the seeds its proper body.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:39

Greek

οὐ πᾶσα σὰρξ ἡ αὐτὴ σάρξ, ἀλλὰ ἄλλη μὲν ἀνθρώπων, ἄλλη δὲ σὰρξ κτηνῶν, ἄλλη δὲ ⸂σὰρξ πτηνῶν⸃, ἄλλη δὲ ⸀ἰχθύων.

oy pasa sarx e ayte sarx, alla alle men anthropon, alle de sarx ktenon, alle de sarx ptenon, alle de ichthyon.

KJV: All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

AKJV: All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.

ASV: All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fishes.

YLT: All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another of fishes, and another of birds;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:40

Greek

καὶ σώματα ἐπουράνια, καὶ σώματα ἐπίγεια· ἀλλὰ ἑτέρα μὲν ἡ τῶν ἐπουρανίων δόξα, ἑτέρα δὲ ἡ τῶν ἐπιγείων.

kai somata epoyrania, kai somata epigeia· alla etera men e ton epoyranion doxa, etera de e ton epigeion.

KJV: There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

AKJV: There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

ASV: There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

YLT: and there are heavenly bodies, and earthly bodies; but one is the glory of the heavenly, and another that of the earthly;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:41

Greek

ἄλλη δόξα ἡλίου, καὶ ἄλλη δόξα σελήνης, καὶ ἄλλη δόξα ἀστέρων, ἀστὴρ γὰρ ἀστέρος διαφέρει ἐν δόξῃ.

alle doxa elioy, kai alle doxa selenes, kai alle doxa asteron, aster gar asteros diapherei en doxe.

KJV: There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.

AKJV: There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differs from another star in glory.

ASV: There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory.

YLT: one glory of sun, and another glory of moon, and another glory of stars, for star from star doth differ in glory.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:42

Greek

Οὕτως καὶ ἡ ἀνάστασις τῶν νεκρῶν. σπείρεται ἐν φθορᾷ, ἐγείρεται ἐν ἀφθαρσίᾳ·

Oytos kai e anastasis ton nekron. speiretai en phthora, egeiretai en aphtharsia·

KJV: So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

AKJV: So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

ASV: So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

YLT: So also is the rising again of the dead: it is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:43

Greek

σπείρεται ἐν ἀτιμίᾳ, ἐγείρεται ἐν δόξῃ· σπείρεται ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ, ἐγείρεται ἐν δυνάμει·

speiretai en atimia, egeiretai en doxe· speiretai en astheneia, egeiretai en dynamei·

KJV: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

AKJV: It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

ASV: it is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

YLT: it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:44

Greek

σπείρεται σῶμα ψυχικόν, ἐγείρεται σῶμα πνευματικόν. ⸀Εἰ ἔστιν σῶμα ψυχικόν, ⸂ἔστιν καὶ⸃ πνευματικόν.

speiretai soma psychikon, egeiretai soma pneymatikon. Ei estin soma psychikon, estin kai pneymatikon.

KJV: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

AKJV: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

ASV: it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

YLT: it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body; there is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:45

Greek

οὕτως καὶ γέγραπται· Ἐγένετο ὁ πρῶτος ἄνθρωπος Ἀδὰμ εἰς ψυχὴν ζῶσαν· ὁ ἔσχατος Ἀδὰμ εἰς πνεῦμα ζῳοποιοῦν.

oytos kai gegraptai· Egeneto o protos anthropos Adam eis psychen zosan· o eschatos Adam eis pneyma zoopoioyn.

KJV: And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

AKJV: And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

ASV: So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

YLT: so also it hath been written, `The first man Adam became a living creature,' the last Adam is for a life-giving spirit,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:46

Greek

ἀλλʼ οὐ πρῶτον τὸ πνευματικὸν ἀλλὰ τὸ ψυχικόν, ἔπειτα τὸ πνευματικόν.

all oy proton to pneymatikon alla to psychikon, epeita to pneymatikon.

KJV: Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

AKJV: However, that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

ASV: Howbeit that is not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; then that which is spiritual.

YLT: but that which is spiritual is not first, but that which was natural, afterwards that which is spiritual.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:47

Greek

ὁ πρῶτος ἄνθρωπος ἐκ γῆς χοϊκός, ὁ δεύτερος ⸀ἄνθρωπος ἐξ οὐρανοῦ.

o protos anthropos ek ges choikos, o deyteros anthropos ex oyranoy.

KJV: The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

AKJV: The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven.

ASV: The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is of heaven.

YLT: The first man is out of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord out of heaven;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:48

Greek

οἷος ὁ χοϊκός, τοιοῦτοι καὶ οἱ χοϊκοί, καὶ οἷος ὁ ἐπουράνιος, τοιοῦτοι καὶ οἱ ἐπουράνιοι·

oios o choikos, toioytoi kai oi choikoi, kai oios o epoyranios, toioytoi kai oi epoyranioi·

KJV: As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

AKJV: As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

ASV: As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

YLT: as is the earthy, such are also the earthy; and as is the heavenly, such are also the heavenly;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:49

Greek

καὶ καθὼς ἐφορέσαμεν τὴν εἰκόνα τοῦ χοϊκοῦ, ⸀φορέσομεν καὶ τὴν εἰκόνα τοῦ ἐπουρανίου.

kai kathos ephoresamen ten eikona toy choikoy, phoresomen kai ten eikona toy epoyranioy.

KJV: And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

AKJV: And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

ASV: And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

YLT: and, according as we did bear the image of the earthy, we shall bear also the image of the heavenly.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:50

Greek

Τοῦτο δέ φημι, ἀδελφοί, ὅτι σὰρξ καὶ αἷμα βασιλείαν θεοῦ κληρονομῆσαι οὐ ⸀δύναται, οὐδὲ ἡ φθορὰ τὴν ἀφθαρσίαν κληρονομεῖ.

Toyto de phemi, adelphoi, oti sarx kai aima basileian theoy kleronomesai oy dynatai, oyde e phthora ten aphtharsian kleronomei.

KJV: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

AKJV: Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

ASV: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

YLT: And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood the reign of God is not able to inherit, nor doth the corruption inherit the incorruption;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:51

Greek

ἰδοὺ μυστήριον ὑμῖν λέγω· ⸀πάντες οὐ κοιμηθησόμεθα πάντες δὲ ἀλλαγησόμεθα,

idoy mysterion ymin lego· pantes oy koimethesometha pantes de allagesometha,

KJV: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

AKJV: Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

ASV: Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed,

YLT: lo, I tell you a secret; we indeed shall not all sleep, and we all shall be changed;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:52

Greek

ἐν ἀτόμῳ, ἐν ῥιπῇ ὀφθαλμοῦ, ἐν τῇ ἐσχάτῃ σάλπιγγι· σαλπίσει γάρ, καὶ οἱ νεκροὶ ἐγερθήσονται ἄφθαρτοι, καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀλλαγησόμεθα.

en atomo, en ripe ophthalmoy, en te eschate salpiggi· salpisei gar, kai oi nekroi egerthesontai aphthartoi, kai emeis allagesometha.

KJV: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

AKJV: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

ASV: in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

YLT: in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, in the last trumpet, for it shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we--we shall be changed:

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:53

Greek

δεῖ γὰρ τὸ φθαρτὸν τοῦτο ἐνδύσασθαι ἀφθαρσίαν καὶ τὸ θνητὸν τοῦτο ἐνδύσασθαι ἀθανασίαν.

dei gar to phtharton toyto endysasthai aphtharsian kai to thneton toyto endysasthai athanasian.

KJV: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

AKJV: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

ASV: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

YLT: for it behoveth this corruptible to put on incorruption, and this mortal to put on immortality;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:54

Greek

ὅταν δὲ τὸ ⸂φθαρτὸν τοῦτο ἐνδύσηται ἀφθαρσίαν καὶ τὸ⸃ θνητὸν τοῦτο ἐνδύσηται ⸀ἀθανασίαν, τότε γενήσεται ὁ λόγος ὁ γεγραμμένος· Κατεπόθη ὁ θάνατος εἰς νῖκος.

otan de to phtharton toyto endysetai aphtharsian kai to thneton toyto endysetai athanasian, tote genesetai o logos o gegrammenos· Katepothe o thanatos eis nikos.

KJV: So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

AKJV: So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

ASV: But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

YLT: and when this corruptible may have put on incorruption, and this mortal may have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the word that hath been written, `The Death was swallowed up--to victory;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:55

Greek

ποῦ σου, θάνατε, τὸ ⸂νῖκος; ποῦ σου, θάνατε, τὸ κέντρον⸃;

poy soy, thanate, to nikos; poy soy, thanate, to kentron;

KJV: O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

AKJV: O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?

ASV: O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?

YLT: where, O Death, thy sting? where, O Hades, thy victory?'

Exposition: 'O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?' Paul quotes Hosea 13:14 and Isaiah 25:8 as a victory taunt — the resurrection reverses the fear of death that has dominated human existence since Genesis 3. Nikos (victory) and kentron (sting/goad) — death had the sting of sin + the power of the law (v. 56). The resurrection removes both.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: The universal human fear of death (studied extensively in Terror Management Theory — Ernest Becker's The Denial of Death) is directly addressed by the resurrection promise. Christianity offers the only historically grounded basis for transcending death — not denial of mortality but defeat of it.

• Koine Greek Grammar: The O-taunt (o thanate pou sou he nike) uses vocative address to personified death — a rhetorical device expressing utter triumph over what was formerly personified as an unbeatable power.

• Historical Evidence: The transformation of the disciples from terrified, hiding followers (John 20:19) to bold public proclaimers who willingly died for the resurrection claim (Foxe's Book of Martyrs, early church records) remains one of history's most remarkable sociological transformations — explicable only by genuine resurrection appearances.

1Corinthians 15:56

Greek

τὸ δὲ κέντρον τοῦ θανάτου ἡ ἁμαρτία, ἡ δὲ δύναμις τῆς ἁμαρτίας ὁ νόμος·

to de kentron toy thanatoy e amartia, e de dynamis tes amartias o nomos·

KJV: The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

AKJV: The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

ASV: The sting of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law:

YLT: and the sting of the death is the sin, and the power of the sin the law;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:57

Greek

τῷ δὲ θεῷ χάρις τῷ διδόντι ἡμῖν τὸ νῖκος διὰ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ.

to de theo charis to didonti emin to nikos dia toy kyrioy emon Iesoy Christoy.

KJV: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

AKJV: But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

ASV: but thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

YLT: and to God--thanks, to Him who is giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 15:58

Greek

Ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοί, ἑδραῖοι γίνεσθε, ἀμετακίνητοι, περισσεύοντες ἐν τῷ ἔργῳ τοῦ κυρίου πάντοτε, εἰδότες ὅτι ὁ κόπος ὑμῶν οὐκ ἔστιν κενὸς ἐν κυρίῳ.

Oste, adelphoi moy agapetoi, edraioi ginesthe, ametakinetoi, perisseyontes en to ergo toy kyrioy pantote, eidotes oti o kopos ymon oyk estin kenos en kyrio.

KJV: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

AKJV: Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

ASV: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

YLT: so that, my brethren beloved, become ye stedfast, unmovable, abounding in the work of the Lord at all times, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 15:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.