"
Moreover,
brethren,
I
declare
unto
you
the
gospel
which
I
preached
unto
you,
which
also
ye
have
received,
and
wherein
ye
stand;
"
1 Corinthians 15:1 means Paul is reminding believers of the Good News about Jesus that he already told them, which they believed and now rely …
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By
which
also
ye
are
saved,
if
ye
keep
in
memory
what
I
preached
unto
you,
unless
ye
have
believed
in
vain.
"
1 Corinthians 15:2 means we are saved by holding firmly to the good news about Jesus’ death and resurrection, not just agreeing with it once …
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For
I
delivered
unto
you
first
of
all
that
which
I
➔
also
received,
how
that
Christ
died
for
our
sins
according
to
the
scriptures;
"
1 Corinthians 15:3 means Paul is sharing the most important message he was given: Jesus willingly died to take the punishment for our wrongs, just …
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And
that
he
was
buried,
and
that
he
rose
again
the
third
day
according
to
the
scriptures:
"
1 Corinthians 15:4 means Jesus truly died, was buried, and then physically came back to life just as God promised in Scripture. This proves God’s …
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And
that
he
was
seen
of
Cephas,
then
of
the
twelve:
"
1 Corinthians 15:5 means that after Jesus rose from the dead, He physically appeared first to Peter (Cephas) and then to the group of twelve …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:6 means that many people—over 500 at one time—personally saw the risen Jesus, proving His resurrection wasn’t a rumor or private vision. This …
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After
that,
he
was
seen
of
James;
then
of
all
the
apostles.
"
1 Corinthians 15:7 means that the risen Jesus personally appeared to James, then to all the apostles, proving He was truly alive. This shows God …
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And
last
of
all
he
was
seen
of
me
also,
as
of
one
born
out
of
due
time.
"
1 Corinthians 15:8 means Paul is saying Jesus appeared to him personally, even though he felt late, unworthy, and out of place compared to the …
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For
I
am
the
least
of
the
apostles,
that
am
not
meet
to
be
called
an
apostle,
because
I
persecuted
the
church
of
God.
"
1 Corinthians 15:9 means Paul feels deeply unworthy because of his past sins, especially attacking Christians. Yet God still chose and used him. This shows …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:10 means Paul knows everything he is and does comes from God’s kindness, not his own greatness. God’s grace didn’t make him lazy—it …
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Therefore
whether
it
were
I
or
they,
so
we
preach,
and
so
ye
believed.
"
1 Corinthians 15:11 means that the message about Jesus’ resurrection is the same no matter who shares it; what matters is that people believe it. …
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Now
if
Christ
be
preached
that
he
rose
from
the
dead,
how
say
some
among
you
that
there
is
no
resurrection
of
the
dead?
"
1 Corinthians 15:12 means Paul is challenging people who claim there’s no life after death while still saying they believe Jesus rose. He’s showing that …
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But
if
there
be
no
resurrection
of
the
dead,
then
➔
is
➔
Christ
not
risen:
"
1 Corinthians 15:13 means that if dead people are never raised, then Jesus Himself could not have risen from the dead. Paul is showing how …
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And
if
Christ
be
➔
not
risen,
then
is
our
preaching
vain,
and
your
faith
is
also
vain.
"
1 Corinthians 15:14 emphasizes that if Christ did not rise from the dead, then Christian preaching and faith are pointless. This means the resurrection is …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:15 means that if there is no resurrection, then the apostles have been lying about God raising Jesus from the dead. Paul is …
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For
if
the
dead
rise
not,
then
is
➔
not
Christ
raised:
"
1 Corinthians 15:16 means that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Jesus Himself was not raised, and our faith is pointless. Paul …
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And
if
Christ
be
➔
not
raised,
your
faith
is
vain;
ye
are
yet
in
your
sins.
"
1 Corinthians 15:17 means that if Jesus had not risen from the dead, trusting Him would be pointless and people would still be guilty and …
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Then
they
also
which
are
fallen
asleep
in
Christ
are
perished.
"
1 Corinthians 15:18 means that if Jesus didn’t really rise from the dead, then Christians who have died have no hope beyond the grave. Paul …
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If
in
this
life
only
we
have
hope
in
Christ,
we
are
of
all
men
most
miserable.
"
1 Corinthians 15:19 means that if Jesus only helped us in this life and there were no resurrection or eternal life, Christians would be truly …
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But
now
is
➔
Christ
risen
from
the
dead,
and
become
the
firstfruits
of
them
that
slept.
"
1 Corinthians 15:20 means Jesus really rose from the dead and His resurrection is the guarantee that believers will also rise one day. When you …
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For
since
by
man
came
death,
by
man
came
also
the
resurrection
of
the
dead.
"
1 Corinthians 15:21 means that just as death entered the world through one man (Adam), new life and resurrection come through one man—Jesus. Paul is …
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For
as
in
Adam
all
die,
even
so
in
Christ
shall
➔
all
be
made
alive.
"
1 Corinthians 15:22 means that everyone shares Adam’s brokenness and faces death, but Jesus offers new life to all who trust Him. It promises that …
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But
every
man
in
his
own
order:
Christ
the
firstfruits;
afterward
they
that
are
Christ's
at
his
coming.
"
1 Corinthians 15:23 means God has a set order for resurrection. Jesus rose first, proving death is defeated. Later, all who belong to Him will …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:24 means that one day Jesus will finish His work, defeat every enemy of God, and hand everything back to the Father perfectly …
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For
he
must
reign,
till
he
hath
put
all
enemies
under
his
feet.
"
1 Corinthians 15:25 means Jesus is currently ruling and will keep ruling until every enemy—especially death and evil—is fully defeated. This encourages you to trust …
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The
last
enemy
that
shall
be
destroyed
is
death.
"
1 Corinthians 15:26 means that death will not have the final say—God will ultimately defeat it through Jesus’ resurrection power. This gives hope when you’re …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:27 means God placed everything under Jesus’ authority, but God Himself is not under Jesus. This shows Jesus truly rules over sin, death, …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:28 means that one day Jesus will fully complete His mission and hand everything back to God the Father, so God’s rule is …
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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?
"
1 Corinthians 15:29 means Paul is arguing, “Why take part in meaningful spiritual practices if there’s no resurrection?” He mentions people being “baptized for the …
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And
why
stand
➔
we
in
jeopardy
every
hour?
"
1 Corinthians 15:30 means Paul and other believers risk their lives daily because they are convinced Jesus truly rose from the dead. Their courage shows …
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I
protest
by
your
rejoicing
which
I
have
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord,
I
die
daily.
"
1 Corinthians 15:31 means Paul chooses every day to put his old selfish ways to death so he can live for Jesus. “I die daily” …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:32 means that if there is no resurrection or life after death, then sacrifice and suffering for Jesus make no sense—people might as …
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Be
➔
not
deceived:
evil
communications
corrupt
good
manners.
"
1 Corinthians 15:33 means the people you regularly listen to and spend time with will shape your character, for good or bad. Paul warns that …
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Awake
to
righteousness,
and
sin
not;
for
some
have
not
the
knowledge
of
God:
I
speak
this
to
your
shame.
"
1 Corinthians 15:34 means believers should “wake up” spiritually, stop living in sin, and live in a way that reflects God’s truth. Paul is warning …
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But
some
man
will
say,
How
are
➔
the
dead
raised
up?
and
with
what
body
do
they
come?
"
1 Corinthians 15:35 means people were doubting how God could raise the dead and what those bodies would be like. Paul is saying resurrection is …
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Thou
fool,
that
which
thou
sowest
is
➔
not
quickened,
except
it
die:
"
1 Corinthians 15:36 means Paul is explaining that, like a seed must die in the ground before new life grows, our earthly bodies must die …
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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:
"
1 Corinthians 15:37 means that what we see now is only a “seed” of what God will later bring to life. Paul uses planting to …
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But
God
giveth
it
a
body
as
it
hath
pleased
him,
and
to
every
seed
his
own
body.
"
1 Corinthians 15:38 means God personally decides how each “seed” grows and what it becomes, including our future resurrected bodies. Just as a seed looks …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:39 means God created different kinds of bodies for people, animals, fish, and birds, each suited to its environment. In the chapter’s context, …
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There
are
also
celestial
bodies,
and
bodies
terrestrial:
but
the
glory
of
the
celestial
is
one,
and
the
glory
of
the
terrestrial
is
another.
"
1 Corinthians 15:40 means that just like the sun, moon, and stars differ from things on earth, our future resurrected bodies will be different and …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:41 means God creates different kinds of beauty and honor, just like the sun, moon, and stars all shine differently. Paul uses this …
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So
also
is
the
resurrection
of
the
dead.
It
is
sown
in
corruption;
it
is
raised
in
incorruption:
"
1 Corinthians 15:42 means our bodies now are weak, aging, and breakable, but in the resurrection God will raise us with new, perfect bodies that …
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It
is
sown
in
dishonour;
it
is
raised
in
glory:
it
is
sown
in
weakness;
it
is
raised
in
power:
"
1 Corinthians 15:43 means that our weak, dying bodies are like seeds planted in the ground, but God will raise them transformed—pure, strong, and glorious. …
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It
is
sown
a
natural
body;
it
is
raised
a
spiritual
body.
There
is
a
natural
body,
and
there
is
a
spiritual
body.
"
1 Corinthians 15:44 means our current bodies are weak, limited, and temporary, but God will one day raise us with new, perfected bodies fit for …
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And
so
it
is
written,
The
first
man
Adam
was
made
a
living
soul;
the
last
Adam
was
made
a
quickening
spirit.
"
1 Corinthians 15:45 means Adam brought natural life and, through sin, death, but Jesus (“the last Adam”) brings spiritual life that never ends. Paul shows …
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Howbeit
that
was
not
first
which
is
spiritual,
but
that
which
is
natural;
and
afterward
that
which
is
spiritual.
"
1 Corinthians 15:46 means that in God’s plan, physical life comes first, then spiritual life. We start with ordinary, everyday bodies and experiences, but God …
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The
first
man
is
of
the
earth,
earthy:
the
second
man
is
the
Lord
from
heaven.
"
1 Corinthians 15:47 means Paul is contrasting Adam, who was human and imperfect, with Jesus, who came from heaven and is perfect. Adam shows our …
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As
is
the
earthy,
such
are
they
also
that
are
earthy:
and
as
is
the
heavenly,
such
are
they
➔
also
that
are
heavenly.
"
1 Corinthians 15:48 means people naturally live like the world they belong to. “Earthy” people live for temporary things; “heavenly” people reflect Jesus’ character. When …
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And
as
we
have
borne
the
image
of
the
earthy,
we
shall
➔
also
bear
the
image
of
the
heavenly.
"
1 Corinthians 15:49 means that just as we now share weak, imperfect human bodies, believers in Christ will one day receive a new, perfect, heavenly …
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Now
this
I
say,
brethren,
that
flesh
and
blood
cannot
inherit
the
kingdom
of
God;
neither
doth
➔
corruption
inherit
incorruption.
"
1 Corinthians 15:50 means our current, weak human bodies aren’t fit for God’s perfect, eternal kingdom. We must be changed by God, not just “try …
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Behold,
I
shew
you
a
mystery;
We
shall
➔
not
all
sleep,
but
we
shall
➔
all
be
changed,
"
1 Corinthians 15:51 means that when Jesus returns, not every believer will die, but all believers will be completely transformed by God. Our bodies and …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:52 means that when Jesus returns, God will change believers instantly—no more sickness, aging, or death. Our bodies will be made new and …
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For
this
corruptible
must
put
on
incorruption,
and
this
mortal
must
put
on
immortality.
"
1 Corinthians 15:53 means our weak, dying bodies won’t stay this way forever. When Jesus returns, believers will be changed into bodies that never get …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:54 means that when Jesus returns, our weak, dying bodies will be changed into bodies that never die. Death will no longer have …
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O
death,
where
is
thy
sting?
O
grave,
where
is
thy
victory?
"
1 Corinthians 15:55 means that because of Jesus’ resurrection, death no longer has the final word or ultimate power over believers. Its “sting” is removed. …
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The
sting
of
death
is
sin;
and
the
strength
of
sin
is
the
law.
"
1 Corinthians 15:56 means death hurts us because of our sin, and God’s law shows how serious that sin is. On our own, we can’t …
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But
thanks
be
to
God,
which
giveth
us
the
victory
through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
"
1 Corinthians 15:57 means that real victory over sin, fear, and even death comes from God through Jesus, not from our own efforts. It reminds …
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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.
"
1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages believers to stay firm and committed in their faith and actions, knowing their efforts in serving God are meaningful. In everyday …
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