The good news handed down
Now brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand. And by it you are saved, if you hold fast to what I preached to you — unless you believed for nothing. Because I handed on to you, first of all, what I also received: that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; and that he was buried; and that he rose again the third day, according to the scriptures; and that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that he was seen by more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. After that he was seen by James, then by all the apostles. And last of all he was seen by me too, as by one born out of time. Because I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, since I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am. And his grace toward me wasn't wasted. I worked harder than any of them — yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. So whether it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.
What's more, brothers, I make known to you the good news I preached to you, that you've taken too and that you stand in. By which you're saved too, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you've believed for nothing. Because I handed to you first of all what I got too — how Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures. And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that he was seen by more than five hundred brothers at once, of whom the greater part stay right till now, but some have fallen asleep. After that he was seen by James, then by all the apostles. And last of all he was seen by me too, as by one born out of due time. Because I'm the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I chased the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am. And his grace given me wasn't for nothing. But I worked harder than all of them — yet not I, but the grace of God with me. So whether it's me or them, that's how we preach, and that's how you believed.
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 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. After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 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. Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
Now brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand.
What's more, brothers, I make known to you the good news I preached to you, that you've taken too and that you stand in.
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
And by it you are saved, if you hold fast to what I preached to you — unless you believed for nothing.
By which you're saved too, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you've believed for nothing.
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
Because I handed on to you, first of all, what I also received: that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures;
Because I handed to you first of all what I got too — how Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
and that he was buried; and that he rose again the third day, according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
and that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve.
And that he was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve.
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
After that he was seen by more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.
After that he was seen by more than five hundred brothers at once, of whom the greater part stay right till now, but some have fallen asleep.
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.
After that he was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
And last of all he was seen by me too, as by one born out of time.
And last of all he was seen by me too, as by one born out of due time.
And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
Because I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, since I persecuted the church of God.
Because I'm the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called an apostle, because I chased the church of God.
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
But by the grace of God I am what I am. And his grace toward me wasn't wasted. I worked harder than any of them — yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
But by the grace of God I am what I am. And his grace given me wasn't for nothing. But I worked harder than all of them — yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
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.
So whether it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.
So whether it's me or them, that's how we preach, and that's how you believed.
Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
If Christ isn't raised
Now if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how do some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ hasn't been raised. And if Christ hasn't been raised, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is empty too. And we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we testified about God that he raised up Christ — whom he didn't raise, if in fact the dead aren't raised. Because if the dead aren't raised, then Christ hasn't been raised. And if Christ hasn't been raised, your faith is worthless. You are still in your sins. And those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If our hope in Christ is for this life only, we are of all men the most to be pitied. But now Christ has been raised from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Because since death came by a man, the resurrection of the dead came by a man as well. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then those who belong to Christ at his coming. Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has put down all rule and all authority and power. Because he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Because he has put everything under his feet. But when it says everything has been put under him, it is plain that this doesn't include the one who put everything under him. And when everything has been made subject to him, then the Son himself will also be made subject to the one who put everything under him, so God may be all in all. Otherwise, what will those do who are baptised for the dead, if the dead aren't raised at all? Why then are they baptised for the dead? And why do we put ourselves in danger every hour? I face death every day — as surely as I am proud of you in Christ Jesus our Lord. If I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, humanly speaking, what did I gain by it, if the dead aren't raised? Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. Don't be fooled. Bad company ruins good character. Wake up to righteousness, and stop sinning. Because some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
Now if Christ is preached that he rose from the dead, how do some among you say there's no rising again of the dead? But if there's no rising again of the dead, then Christ isn't risen. And if Christ isn't risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is empty too. Yes, and we're found false witnesses of God. Because we've testified of God that he raised up Christ — who he didn't raise up, if it's so that the dead don't rise. Because if the dead don't rise, then Christ isn't raised. And if Christ isn't raised, your faith is empty. You're still in your sins. Then the ones too who've fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If in this life only we've got hope in Christ, we're of all men the most to be pitied. But now Christ is risen from the dead and has turned into the firstfruits of the ones who slept. Because since death came by man, the rising again of the dead came by man too. Because the way in Adam all die, that's how in Christ all will be made alive too. But every man in his own order — Christ the firstfruits, after that the ones who are Christ's at his coming. Then comes the end, when he'll have handed over the kingdom to God the Father, when he'll have put down all rule and all authority and power. Because he has to rule till he's put all the ones against him under his feet. The last enemy that'll be wrecked is death. Because he's put everything under his feet. But when he says everything is put under him, it's plain that he's excepted who put everything under him. And when everything is put under him, then the Son himself will be under the one who put everything under him, so God can be all in all. Or else what'll they do who are baptised for the dead, if the dead don't rise at all? Why are they baptised for the dead then? And why do we stand in danger every hour? I protest by your celebrating that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord — I die daily. If I've fought with animals at Ephesus after the way of men, what's the good to me if the dead don't rise? Let's eat and drink, because tomorrow we die. Don't be taken in. Bad company wrecks good ways. Wake up to righteousness and don't sin. Because some haven't got the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 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. For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming. 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. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 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. 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. 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? And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily. 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. Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Now if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how do some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead?
Now if Christ is preached that he rose from the dead, how do some among you say there's no rising again of the dead?
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ hasn't been raised.
But if there's no rising again of the dead, then Christ isn't risen.
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
And if Christ hasn't been raised, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is empty too.
And if Christ isn't risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is empty too.
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
And we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we testified about God that he raised up Christ — whom he didn't raise, if in fact the dead aren't raised.
Yes, and we're found false witnesses of God. Because we've testified of God that he raised up Christ — who he didn't raise up, if it's so that the dead don't rise.
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.
Because if the dead aren't raised, then Christ hasn't been raised.
Because if the dead don't rise, then Christ isn't raised.
For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
And if Christ hasn't been raised, your faith is worthless. You are still in your sins.
And if Christ isn't raised, your faith is empty. You're still in your sins.
And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
And those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
Then the ones too who've fallen asleep in Christ are lost.
Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
If our hope in Christ is for this life only, we are of all men the most to be pitied.
If in this life only we've got hope in Christ, we're of all men the most to be pitied.
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
But now Christ has been raised from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
But now Christ is risen from the dead and has turned into the firstfruits of the ones who slept.
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
Because since death came by a man, the resurrection of the dead came by a man as well.
Because since death came by man, the rising again of the dead came by man too.
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.
Because the way in Adam all die, that's how in Christ all will be made alive too.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then those who belong to Christ at his coming.
But every man in his own order — Christ the firstfruits, after that the ones who are Christ's at his coming.
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he has put down all rule and all authority and power.
Then comes the end, when he'll have handed over the kingdom to God the Father, when he'll have put down all rule and all authority and power.
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.
Because he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
Because he has to rule till he's put all the ones against him under his feet.
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
The last enemy that'll be wrecked is death.
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
Because he has put everything under his feet. But when it says everything has been put under him, it is plain that this doesn't include the one who put everything under him.
Because he's put everything under his feet. But when he says everything is put under him, it's plain that he's excepted who put everything under him.
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.
And when everything has been made subject to him, then the Son himself will also be made subject to the one who put everything under him, so God may be all in all.
And when everything is put under him, then the Son himself will be under the one who put everything under him, so God can be all in all.
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.
Otherwise, what will those do who are baptised for the dead, if the dead aren't raised at all? Why then are they baptised for the dead?
Or else what'll they do who are baptised for the dead, if the dead don't rise at all? Why are they baptised for the dead then?
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?
And why do we put ourselves in danger every hour?
And why do we stand in danger every hour?
And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
I face death every day — as surely as I am proud of you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I protest by your celebrating that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord — I die daily.
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily.
If I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, humanly speaking, what did I gain by it, if the dead aren't raised? Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.
If I've fought with animals at Ephesus after the way of men, what's the good to me if the dead don't rise? Let's eat and drink, because tomorrow we die.
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.
Don't be fooled. Bad company ruins good character.
Don't be taken in. Bad company wrecks good ways.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Wake up to righteousness, and stop sinning. Because some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
Wake up to righteousness and don't sin. Because some haven't got the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
The body raised
But someone will say, How are the dead raised? And what sort of body do they come with? You fool. What you sow doesn't come to life unless it dies. And what you sow isn't the body that will be, but a bare grain — perhaps of wheat, or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has decided, and to every seed its own body. All flesh isn't the same flesh. There is one kind for men, another for animals, another for fish, and another for birds. There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the glory of the heavenly is one thing, and the glory of the earthly another. There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars. And one star differs from another star in glory. So it is with the resurrection of the dead. It is sown perishable; it is raised imperishable. It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written: The first man Adam was made a living soul. The last Adam was made a life-giving spirit. But the spiritual didn't come first. The natural came first, and then the spiritual. The first man was of the earth, made of dust. The second man is the Lord from heaven. As the man of dust was, so are those who are of the dust. And as the heavenly man is, so are those who are heavenly. And just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the heavenly man. Now this I say, brothers: flesh and blood can't inherit the kingdom of God, and what perishes can't inherit what doesn't perish. Look, I tell you a mystery. We won't all sleep, but we will all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Because the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable body must put on what is imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. So when this perishable has put on the imperishable, and this mortal has put on immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. So my dear brothers, be steady and unshakeable, always giving yourselves fully to the work of the Lord — because you know that your labour in the Lord isn't wasted.
But some man will say: How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come? You fool, what you sow isn't made alive unless it dies. And what you sow, you don't sow the body that'll be, but bare grain — it may be of wheat or of some other grain. But God gives it a body the way it's pleased him, and to every seed its own body. All flesh isn't the same flesh. But there's one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish and another of birds. There are heavenly bodies too and earthly bodies. But the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. There's one glory of the sun and another glory of the moon and another glory of the stars. Because one star differs from another star in glory. That's how the rising again of the dead is too. It's sown in rotting, it's raised without rotting. It's sown in dishonour, it's raised in glory. It's sown in weakness, it's raised in power. It's sown a natural body, it's raised a spiritual body. There's a natural body, and there's a spiritual body. And so it's written: The first man Adam was made a living soul. The last Adam was made a life-giving spirit. What's more, what's spiritual wasn't first, but what's natural, and after that what's spiritual. The first man is of the earth, earthy. The second man is the Lord from heaven. As the earthy one is, that's how the ones who are earthy are too. And as the heavenly one is, that's how the ones who are heavenly are too. And the way we've carried the image of the earthy, we'll carry the image of the heavenly too. Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the kingdom of God. And what rots doesn't inherit what doesn't rot. Look — I show you a secret. We won't all sleep, but we'll all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Because the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised without rotting, and we'll be changed. Because what rots has to put on what doesn't rot, and what dies has to put on what doesn't die. So when what rots has put on what doesn't rot, and what dies has put on what doesn't die, then will come about the saying that's written: Death is swallowed up in winning. Oh death, where's your sting? Oh grave, where's your win? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the teaching. But thanks be to God, who gives us the win through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my beloved brothers, be steady, unmoveable, always plentiful in the work of the Lord, since you know your labour isn't for nothing in the Lord.
But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: 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: But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 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. There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 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. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 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. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 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. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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.
But someone will say, How are the dead raised? And what sort of body do they come with?
But some man will say: How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come?
But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
You fool. What you sow doesn't come to life unless it dies.
You fool, what you sow isn't made alive unless it dies.
Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
And what you sow isn't the body that will be, but a bare grain — perhaps of wheat, or of something else.
And what you sow, you don't sow the body that'll be, but bare grain — it may be of wheat or of some other grain.
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:
But God gives it a body as he has decided, and to every seed its own body.
But God gives it a body the way it's pleased him, and to every seed its own body.
But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
All flesh isn't the same flesh. There is one kind for men, another for animals, another for fish, and another for birds.
All flesh isn't the same flesh. But there's one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of animals, another of fish and another of birds.
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.
There are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the glory of the heavenly is one thing, and the glory of the earthly another.
There are heavenly bodies too and earthly bodies. But the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another.
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars. And one star differs from another star in glory.
There's one glory of the sun and another glory of the moon and another glory of the stars. Because one star differs from another star in glory.
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.
So it is with the resurrection of the dead. It is sown perishable; it is raised imperishable.
That's how the rising again of the dead is too. It's sown in rotting, it's raised without rotting.
So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
It's sown in dishonour, it's raised in glory. It's sown in weakness, it's raised in power.
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
It's sown a natural body, it's raised a spiritual body. There's a natural body, and there's a spiritual body.
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
And so it is written: The first man Adam was made a living soul. The last Adam was made a life-giving spirit.
And so it's written: The first man Adam was made a living soul. The last Adam was made a life-giving spirit.
And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
But the spiritual didn't come first. The natural came first, and then the spiritual.
What's more, what's spiritual wasn't first, but what's natural, and after that what's spiritual.
Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
The first man was of the earth, made of dust. The second man is the Lord from heaven.
The first man is of the earth, earthy. The second man is the Lord from heaven.
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
As the man of dust was, so are those who are of the dust. And as the heavenly man is, so are those who are heavenly.
As the earthy one is, that's how the ones who are earthy are too. And as the heavenly one is, that's how the ones who are heavenly are too.
As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
And just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the heavenly man.
And the way we've carried the image of the earthy, we'll carry the image of the heavenly too.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Now this I say, brothers: flesh and blood can't inherit the kingdom of God, and what perishes can't inherit what doesn't perish.
Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the kingdom of God. And what rots doesn't inherit what doesn't rot.
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Look, I tell you a mystery. We won't all sleep, but we will all be changed —
Look — I show you a secret. We won't all sleep, but we'll all be changed —
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Because the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Because the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised without rotting, and we'll be changed.
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.
For this perishable body must put on what is imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.
Because what rots has to put on what doesn't rot, and what dies has to put on what doesn't die.
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
So when this perishable has put on the imperishable, and this mortal has put on immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: Death is swallowed up in victory.
So when what rots has put on what doesn't rot, and what dies has put on what doesn't die, then will come about the saying that's written: Death is swallowed up in winning.
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.
O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?
Oh death, where's your sting? Oh grave, where's your win?
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the teaching.
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the win through our Lord Jesus Christ.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
So my dear brothers, be steady and unshakeable, always giving yourselves fully to the work of the Lord — because you know that your labour in the Lord isn't wasted.
So, my beloved brothers, be steady, unmoveable, always plentiful in the work of the Lord, since you know your labour isn't for nothing in the Lord.
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.