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1 Corinthians 15

Introduction

1	By Christ's resurrection,
12	he proves the necessity of our resurrection, against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.
21	The fruit,
35	and the manner thereof;
51	and of the changing of them that shall be found alive at the last day.

Verse 1

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

I declare: 3-11, 1:23,24, 2:2-7, Acts 18:4,5, Galatians 1:6-12
which also: 1:4-8, Mark 4:16-20, John 12:48, Acts 2:41, 11:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2:13, 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:6
ye stand: Romans 5:2, 2 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Peter 5:12

Verse 2

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

ye are: 1:18,21, Acts 2:47; *Gr:; Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 2:15, Ephesians 2:8, 2 Timothy 1:9
keep in memory: or, hold fast.; 11,12, Proverbs 3:1, 4:13, 6:20-23, 23:23, Colossians 1:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 3:6,14, 4:14, 10:23
what I preached: Gr. by what speech I preached. unless.; 14, Psalms 106:12,13, Luke 8:13, John 8:31,32, Acts 8:13, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Galatians 3:4, James 2:14,17,26

Verse 3

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

I delivered: 4:1,2, 11:2,23, Ezekiel 3:17, Matthew 20:18,19, Mark 16:15,16, Luke 24:46,47, Galatians 1:12
Christ: Matthew 26:28, Romans 3:25, 4:25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 1:4, 3:13, Ephesians 1:7, 5:2, Hebrews 10:11,12, 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18, 1 John 2:2, Revelation 1:5
according: Genesis 3:15, Psalms 22:1-31, 69:1-36, Isaiah 53:1-12, Daniel 9:24-26, Zechariah 13:7, Luke 24:26,27,46, Acts 3:18, 26:22,23, 1 Peter 1:11, 2:24

Verse 4

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

that: Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:43-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-42, Acts 13:29, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12
he rose: 16-21, Matthew 20:19, 27:63,64, 28:1-6, Mark 9:31, 10:33,34, 16:2-7, Luke 9:22, Luke 18:32,33, 24:5-7, John 2:19-21, 20:1-9, Acts 1:3, 2:23,24,32, 13:30, Acts 17:31, Hebrews 13:20
according: Psalms 2:7, 16:10,11, Isaiah 53:10-12, Hosea 6:2, Jonah 1:17, Matthew 12:40, Luke 24:26,46, Acts 2:25-33, 13:30-37, 26:22,23, 1 Peter 1:11

Verse 5

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

that: Luke 24:34,35
Cephas: 1:12, 3:22, 9:5, John 1:42
then: Mark 16:14, Luke 24:36-49, John 20:19-26, Acts 1:2-14, 10:41

Verse 6

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.

he was: Matthew 28:10,16,17, Mark 16:7
are: 18, Acts 7:60, 13:36, 1 Thessalonians 4:13,15, 2 Peter 3:4

Verse 7

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

then: Luke 24:50, Acts 1:2-12

Verse 8

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

he was: 9:1, Acts 9:3-5,17, 18:9, 22:14,18, 26:16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-6
one born out of due time: or, an abortive.

Verse 9

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

the least: 2 Corinthians 11:5, 12:11, Ephesians 3:7,8
because: Acts 8:3, 9:1-19, 22:4,5, 26:9-11, Galatians 1:13,23, Philippians 3:6, 1 Timothy 1:13,14

Verse 10

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.

by: 4:7, Romans 11:1,5,6, Ephesians 2:7,8, 3:7,8, 1 Timothy 1:15,16
his grace: 2, 2 Corinthians 6:1
but I: Romans 15:17-20, 2 Corinthians 10:12-16, 11:23-30, 12:11
yet: Matthew 10:20, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Galatians 2:8, Ephesians 3:7, Philippians 2:13, 4:13, Colossians 1:28,29

Verse 11

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

3,4, 2:2

Verse 12

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

if
how: 13-19, Acts 26:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:17

Verse 13

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

20, John 11:25,26, Acts 23:8, Romans 4:24,25, 8:11,23, 2 Corinthians 4:10-14, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 2:14, 13:20, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 1:18

Verse 14

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

2,17, Psalms 73:13, Isaiah 49:4, Genesis 8:8, Matthew 15:9, Acts 17:31, Galatians 2:2, James 1:26, James 2:20

Verse 15

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.

faults: Exodus 23:3, Job 13:7-10, Romans 3:7,8
we have: Acts 2:24,32, 4:10,33, 10:39-42, 13:30-33, 20:21
whom: 13,20

Verse 17

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

your: 2,14, Romans 4:25
ye are: Ezekiel 33:10, John 8:21-24, Acts 5:31, 13:38,39, Romans 5:10, 8:33,34, Hebrews 7:23-28, 9:22-28, 10:4-12, 1 Peter 1:3,21

Verse 18

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

fallen: 6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14, Revelation 14:13

Verse 19

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

this: Psalms 17:14, Ecclesiastes 6:11, 9:9, Luke 8:14, 21:34, 1 Corinthians 6:3,4, 2 Timothy 2:4
hope: Ephesians 1:12,13, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 Peter 1:21
of all: 4:9-13, Matthew 10:21-25, 24:9, John 16:2,33, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, Revelation 14:13

Verse 20

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

now
the first-fruits: 23, Acts 26:23, Romans 8:11, Colossians 1:18, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 1:5

Verse 21

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

by man came death: 22, Romans 5:12-17
by man came also: John 11:25, Romans 6:23

Verse 22

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

in Adam: 45-49, Genesis 2:17, 3:6,19, John 5:21-29, Romans 5:12-21

Verse 23

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

every: 20, Isaiah 26:19, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17
they: 3:23, 2 Corinthians 10:7, Galatians 3:29, 5:24

Verse 24

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.

cometh: Daniel 12:4,9,13, Matthew 10:22, 13:39,40, 24:13, 1 Peter 4:7
the kingdom: Isaiah 9:7, Daniel 7:14,27, Matthew 11:27, 28:18, Luke 10:22, John 3:35, 13:3, 1 Timothy 6:15

Verse 25

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

Psalms 2:6-10, 45:3-6, 110:1, Matthew 22:44, Mark 12:36, Luke 20:42,43, Acts 2:34, Ephesians 1:22, Hebrews 1:13, 10:12,13

Verse 26

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

55, Isaiah 25:8, Hosea 13:14, Luke 20:36, 2 Timothy 1:10, Hebrews 2:14, Revelation 20:14, 21:4

Verse 27

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.

Psalms 8:6, Matthew 11:27, 28:18, John 3:35, 13:3, Ephesians 1:20, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 1:13, 2:8, 10:12, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 1:18

Verse 28

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.

all things: Psalms 2:8,9, 18:39,47, 21:8,9, Daniel 2:34,35,40-45, Matthew 13:41-43, Philippians 3:21, Revelation 19:11-21, 20:2-4,10-15
then: 3:23, 11:3, John 14:28
all in all: 12:6, Ephesians 1:23, Colossians 3:11

Verse 29

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?

what: 16,32, Romans 6:3,4, Matthew 20:22

Verse 30

And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?

31, Romans 8:36-39, 2 Corinthians 4:7-12, 6:9, 11:23-27, Galatians 5:11

Verse 31

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

protest: Genesis 43:3, 1 Samuel 8:9, Jeremiah 11:7, Zechariah 3:6, Philippians 3:3
your: "Some read, our."; 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 3:9
die: 4:9-13, Acts 20:23, Romans 8:36, 2 Corinthians 4:10,11, 11:23

Verse 32

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.

after: or, to speak after.; Romans 6:19, Galatians 3:15
beast: 2 Peter 2:12, Jude 1:10
Ephesus: Acts 19:1,23-41, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10
what: Job 35:3, Psalms 73:13, Malachi 3:14,15, Luke 9:25
let: Ecclesiastes 2:24, 11:9, Isaiah 22:13, 56:12, Luke 12:19

Verse 33

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Be: 6:9, Matthew 24:4,11,24, Galatians 6:7, Ephesians 5:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Revelation 12:9, 13:8-14
evil: 5:6, Proverbs 9:6, 13:20, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, Hebrews 12:15, 2 Peter 2:2,18-20

Verse 34

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

Awake: Joel 1:5, Jonah 1:6, Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14
sin not: Psalms 4:4, 119:11, John 5:14, 8:11
some: 8:7, Romans 1:28, 1 Thessalonians 4:5
I speak: 6:5, Hebrews 5:11,12

Verse 35

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

How: Job 11:12, 22:13, Psalms 73:11, Ecclesiastes 11:5, Ezekiel 37:3,11, John 3:4,9, 9:10
with: 38-53, Matthew 22:29,30, Philippians 3:21

Verse 36

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

fool: Luke 12:20, 24:25, Romans 1:22, Ephesians 5:15
that: John 12:24

Verse 38

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

3:7, Genesis 1:11,12, Psalms 104:14, Isaiah 61:11, Mark 4:26-29

Verse 39

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.

Genesis 1:20-26

Verse 41

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.

Genesis 1:14, Deuteronomy 4:19, Job 31:26, Psalms 8:3, 19:4-6, 148:3-5, Isaiah 24:23

Verse 42

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

is: 50-54, Daniel 12:3, Matthew 13:43, Philippians 3:20,21
in corruption: Genesis 3:19, Job 17:14, Psalms 16:10, 49:9,14, Isaiah 38:17, Acts 2:27,31, Acts 13:34-37, Romans 1:23, 8:21
it is: 52-54, Luke 20:35,36, 1 Peter 1:4

Verse 43

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

in dishonour: Daniel 12:1, Matthew 13:43, Philippians 3:20,21
weakness: Job 14:10; *marg:; Psalms 102:23, 2 Corinthians 13:4
in power: 6:14, Matthew 22:29,30, Mark 12:24,25, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 3:10

Verse 44

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

there is a spiritual: Luke 24:31, John 20:19,26

Verse 45

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

The first: 47-49, Genesis 2:7, Romans 5:12-14, Revelation 16:3
a quickening: John 1:4, 4:10,14, 5:21,25-29, 6:33,39,40,54,57,63,68, 10:10,28, John 11:25,26, 14:6,19, 17:2,3, Acts 3:15, Romans 5:17,21, 8:2,10,11, Philippians 3:21, Colossians 3:4, 1 John 1:1-3, 5:11,12, Revelation 21:6, 22:1,17

Verse 46

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

that which is natural: Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:9,10

Verse 47

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

first: 45, Genesis 2:7, 3:19, John 3:13,31, 2 Corinthians 5:1
the Lord: Isaiah 9:6, Jeremiah 23:6, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:16,17, 2:11, John 3:12,13,31, 6:33, Acts 10:36, Ephesians 4:9-11, 1 Timothy 3:16

Verse 48

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

such are they also that are earthy: 21,22, Genesis 5:3, Job 14:4, John 3:6, Romans 5:12-21
and as: Philippians 3:20,21

Verse 49

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

as: Genesis 5:3
we shall: Matthew 13:43, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 4:10,11, 1 John 3:2

Verse 50

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

this: 1:12, 7:29, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 3:17, 5:16, Ephesians 4:17, Colossians 2:4
that: 6:13, Matthew 16:17, John 3:3-6, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Verse 51

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

I shew: 2:7, 4:1, 13:2, Ephesians 1:9, 3:3, 5:32
We shall not: 6,18,20, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17
changed: Philippians 3:21

Verse 52

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.

a moment: Exodus 33:5, Numbers 16:21,45, Psalms 73:19, 2 Peter 3:10
last: Exodus 19:16, 20:18, Numbers 10:4, Isaiah 18:3, 27:13, Ezekiel 33:3,6, Zechariah 9:14, Revelation 8:2,13, 9:13,14
for: Matthew 24:31, John 5:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:16
the dead: 42,50

Verse 53

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

put: Romans 13:12-14, 2 Corinthians 5:2-4, Galatians 3:27, Ephesians 4:24, 1 John 3:2

Verse 54

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.

this mortal: Romans 2:7, 6:12, 8:11, 2 Corinthians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 1:10
Death: Isaiah 25:8, Luke 20:36, Hebrews 2:14,15, Revelation 20:14, 21:4

Verse 55

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

O death: Hosea 13:14
sting: Acts 9:5, Revelation 9:10; *Gr:
grave: or, hell.; Luke 16:23, Acts 2:27, Revelation 20:13,14; *Gr:
is thy victory: Job 18:13,14, Psalms 49:8-15, 89:48, Ecclesiastes 2:15,16, 3:19, 8:8, 9:5,6, Romans 5:14

Verse 56

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

sting: Genesis 3:17-19, Psalms 90:3-11, Proverbs 14:32, John 8:21,24, Romans 5:15,17, 6:23, Hebrews 9:27
the strength: Romans 3:19,20, 4:15, 5:13,20, 7:5-13, Galatians 3:10-13

Verse 57

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

thanks: Acts 27:35, Romans 7:25, 2 Corinthians 1:11, 2:14, 9:15, Ephesians 5:20
giveth: 51, 2 Kings 5:1; *marg:; 1 Chronicles 22:11, Psalms 98:1, Proverbs 21:31; *marg:; John 16:33, Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4,5, Revelation 12:11, 15:2,3

Verse 58

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.

Therefore: 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Peter 1:4-9, 3:14
be ye: Ruth 1:18, Psalms 55:22, 78:8,37, 112:6, Colossians 1:23, 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, Hebrews 3:14, 2 Peter 3:17,18
abounding: Philippians 1:9, 4:17, Colossians 2:7, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:3
the work: 16:10, John 6:28,29, Philippians 2:30, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 13:21
ye know: 3:8, 2 Chronicles 15:7, Psalms 19:11, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:10
is not: Psalms 73:13, Galatians 4:11, Philippians 2:16, 1 Thessalonians 3:5
in the: Matthew 10:40-42, 25:31-40, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 13:15,16

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