The Resurrection of the Dead

1 Corinthians 15:19

In 9 translations

BSB: If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.
KJV: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
WEB: If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.
ASV: If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.
LSV: if we only have hope in Christ in this life, we are to be most pitied of all men.
YLT: if in this life we have hope in Christ only, of all men we are most to be pitied.
DBY: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are [the] most miserable of all men.
DRC: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
GNV: If in this life onely wee haue hope in Christ, we are of all men the most miserable.

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Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place ἠλπικότες elsewhere in this verse.
Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place ἐσμὲν elsewhere in this verse.

SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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SBLGNT: ἐν Χριστῷ ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐν Χριστῷ ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν; Robinson–Pierpont read ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν ἐν Χριστῷ.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT: εἰ ἐν τῇ ζωῇ ταύτῃ ἐν Χριστῷ ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν μόνον, ἐλεεινότεροι πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἐσμέν.
RP2018: Εἰ ἐν τῇ ζωῇ ταύτῃ ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν ἐν χριστῷ μόνον, ἐλεεινότεροι πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἐσμέν.
TR-Boyd: Εἰ ἐν τῇ ζωῇ ταύτῃ ἠλπικότες ἐσμὲν ἐν Χριστῷ μόνον, ἐλεεινότεροι πάντων ἀνθρώπων ἐσμέν.
SCR1894: ει εν τη ζωη ταυτη ηλπικοτες εσμεν εν χριστω μονον ελεεινοτεροι παντων ανθρωπων εσμεν

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👤 Jesus Christ

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

Immortality Hope Resurrection Body Hymenaeus Literature, Sub-Apostolic Stephen Resurrection of Jesus Christ, The Corinthians, First Epistle to the Resurrection, The

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Cross-references most cited first

1 Peter 1:21Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
Revelation 14:13And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”
2 Timothy 1:12For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
1 Corinthians 4:9–13For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. We are fools for…
2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Luke 21:34But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
Luke 8:14The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
Ephesians 1:12–13in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy…
John 16:33I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Matthew 10:21–25Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end…
Matthew 24:9Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
1 Thessalonians 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ecclesiastes 6:11For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?
John 16:2They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
Psalms 17:14from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

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