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The Resurrection of the Dead

1 Corinthians 15:12

In 9 translations

BSB
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?
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?
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?
ASV
Now if Christ is preached that he hath been raised from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
LSV
And if Christ is preached, that He has risen out of the dead, how [do] certain among you say that there is no resurrection of [the] dead?
YLT
And if Christ is preached, that out of the dead he hath risen, how say certain among you, that there is no rising again of dead persons?
DBY
Now if Christ is preached that he is raised from among [the] dead, how say some among you that there is not a resurrection of [those that are] dead?
DRC
Now if Christ be preached, that he arose again from the dead, how do some among you say, that there is no resurrection of the dead?
GNV
Now if it be preached, that Christ is risen from the dead, how say some among you, that there is no resurrection of the dead?

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place τινες elsewhere in this verse.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: ἐν ὑμῖν τινες. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐν ὑμῖν τινες; Robinson–Pierpont read τινες ἐν ὑμῖν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Εἰ δὲ Χριστὸς κηρύσσεται ὅτι ἐκ νεκρῶν ἐγήγερται, πῶς λέγουσιν ἐν ὑμῖν τινες ὅτι ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν οὐκ ἔστιν;
RP2018
Εἰ δὲ χριστὸς κηρύσσεται ὅτι ἐκ νεκρῶν ἐγήγερται, πῶς λέγουσίν τινες ἐν ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν οὐκ ἔστιν;
TR-Boyd
Εἰ δὲ Χριστὸς κηρύσσεται ὅτι ἐκ νεκρῶν ἐγήγερται, πῶς λέγουσί τινες ἐν ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀνάστασις νεκρῶν οὐκ ἔστιν;
SCR1894
ει δε χριστος κηρυσσεται οτι εκ νεκρων εγηγερται πως λεγουσιν τινες εν υμιν οτι αναστασις νεκρων ουκ εστιν

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 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 Timothy 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 Corinthians 15:13–19If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith. In that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses…
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

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