For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
Parallel translations
- WEB For this perishable body must become imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality.
- KJV For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
- BSB For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.
- NASB For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality.
- NLT For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies.
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Quick answer
The perishable must become imperishable and the mortal put on immortality. It matters because eternal life requires this necessary transformation.
Overview
Paul states the necessity of the resurrection change: corruptible and mortal bodies must be clothed with incorruption and immortality. This is no optional upgrade but essential for everlasting life. The verse underscores that God will fully fit His people for the eternal Kingdom.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- 2 Cor 5:2–4For most certainly in this we groan, longing to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven;
- 1 Jn 3:2Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.
- Rom 13:12–14The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light.
- Eph 4:24and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.
- Rom 2:7to those who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, honor, and incorruptibility, eternal life;
- Gal 3:27For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
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