But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
Parallel translations
- WEB Now if Christ is preached, that he has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
- 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?
- NKJV Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
- NASB Now if Christ is preached, that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
- NLT But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead?
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Quick answer
If Christ is preached as risen, how can some deny any resurrection of the dead? It matters because such denial contradicts the gospel they had received.
Overview
Paul confronts a faction at Corinth who denied a future bodily resurrection of believers. He exposes the inconsistency: they accepted Christ's resurrection yet rejected the resurrection of the dead generally. Beginning his careful argument, he shows the two cannot be separated without collapsing the faith.
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Cross-references · 6
- Acts 26:8Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
- Acts 17:32When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
- 2 Tim 2:18who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
- Acts 23:8For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection, nor angels, nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.
- 1 Cor 15:13–19If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.
- 2 Th 2:17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
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