1 Corinthians 15:42–44
So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
So also is the resurrection of the dead, it is sowen 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 sowen in dishonour, it is raysed in glorie: it is sowen in weakenesse, it is raysed 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 is sowen a naturall body, it is raised a spirituall bodie. There is a naturall bodie, and there is a spirituall bodie.
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From verse 42
- Daniel 12:3Rank 1 from verse 42
- Matthew 13:43Rank 2 from verse 42
- Philippians 3:20–21Rank 3 from verse 42
20For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
20For our conuersation is in heauen, from whence also we looke for the Sauiour, the Lord Iesus Christ:
21Who shall change our vile bodie, that it may bee fashioned like vnto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able euen to subdue all things vnto himselfe.
- 1 Peter 1:4Rank 4 from verse 42
- Romans 8:21Rank 5 from verse 42
- 1 Corinthians 15:50–54Rank 6 from verse 42
50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
52In 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.
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54So 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.
50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh & blood cannot inherite the kingdome of God: neither doth corruption inherite incorruption.
51Behold, I shew you a mysterie: we shall not all sleepe, but wee shall all be changed,
52In a moment, in the twinckling of an eye, at the last trumpe, (for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.)
53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie.
54So when this corruptible shall haue put on incorruption, & this mortall shall haue put on immortality, then shall be brought to passe the saying that is written, *Death is swallowed vp in victorie.
- Acts 13:34–37Rank 9 from verse 42
34And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
35Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
37But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
34And as concerning that he raised him vp from the dead, now no more to returne to corruption, he said on this wise, *I will giue you the sure †mercies of Dauid.
35Wherfore he saith also in another Psalme, *Thou shalt not suffer thine holy one to see corruption.
36For Dauid after he had serued his ‖owne generation by the will of God, *fell on sleepe, and was laide vnto his fathers, and saw corruption:
37But hee whom God raised againe, saw no corruption.
- Genesis 3:19Rank 10 from verse 42
19In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
19In the sweate of thy face shalt thou eate bread, till thou returne vnto the ground: for out of it wast thou taken, for dust thou art, and vnto dust shalt thou returne.
- Isaiah 38:17Rank 11 from verse 42
17Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.
17‖†Behold, for peace I had great bitternesse, but thou hast in loue to my soule deliuered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sinnes behinde thy backe.
- Luke 20:35–36Rank 13 from verse 42
35But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
36Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
35But they which shall be accompted worthy to obtaine that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marrie, nor are giuen in marriage.
36Neither can they die any more; for they are equall vnto the Angels, and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
- Psalms 16:10Rank 14 from verse 42
- Psalms 49:14Rank 15 from verse 42
14Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
14‖‖Like sheepe they are layd in the graue, death shall feede on them; and the vpright shall haue dominion ouer them in the morning, and their beauty shall consume in the graue, from their dwelling.
- Romans 1:23Rank 16 from verse 42
23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
23And changed the glory of the vncorruptible *God, into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birdes, and foure footed beasts, and creeping things:
- Psalms 49:9Rank 17 from verse 42
From verse 43
- Colossians 3:4Rank 1 from verse 43
- 1 Corinthians 6:14Rank 2 from verse 43
- Philippians 3:20–21Rank 3 from verse 43
20For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
20For our conuersation is in heauen, from whence also we looke for the Sauiour, the Lord Iesus Christ:
21Who shall change our vile bodie, that it may bee fashioned like vnto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able euen to subdue all things vnto himselfe.
- 2 Corinthians 13:4Rank 4 from verse 43
4For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
4For though hee was crucified through weaknesse, yet he liueth by the power of God: for wee also are weake ‖in him, but wee shall liue with him by the power of God toward you.
- Daniel 12:1Rank 5 from verse 43
1AND at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
1¶ And at that time shall Michael stand vp, the great Prince which standeth for the children of thy people, and there shalbe a time of trouble, such as neuer was since there was a nation, euen to that same time: and at that time thy people shalbe deliuered, euery one that shalbe found written in the booke.
- Mark 12:24–25Rank 6 from verse 43
24And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
25For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
24And Iesus answering, said vnto them, Doe ye not therefore erre, because yee know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
25For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are giuen in marriage: but are as the Angels which are in heauen.
- Matthew 22:29–30Rank 7 from verse 43
29Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
30For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
29Iesus answered, and said vnto them, Yee doe erre, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
30For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are giuen in marriage, but are as the Angels of God in heauen.
- 2 Corinthians 13:14Rank 8 from verse 43
- Matthew 13:43Rank 10 from verse 43
- Philippians 3:10Rank 11 from verse 43
- Psalms 102:23Rank 12 from verse 43
From verse 44
- 1 Corinthians 15:50Rank 1 from verse 44
- John 20:19Rank 2 from verse 44
19¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
19¶ *Then the same day at euening, being the first day of the weeke, when the doores were shut, where the disciples were assembled for feare of the Iewes, came Iesus, and stood in the midst, and saith vnto them, Peace bee vnto you.
- Luke 24:31Rank 3 from verse 44
- John 20:26Rank 4 from verse 44
26¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
26¶ And after eight dayes, againe his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: Then came Iesus, the doores being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be vnto you.
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1 Corinthians 15:42
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resurrection
A rising again from the dead to bodily life.
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Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.
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1. Scattered or planted as seed. 2. By figure, imparted, spread, or laid down.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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corruption
Sense 1: Decay, rottenness, spoilage, defect, ruin, or dissolution. Sense 2: Moral depravity.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of raise. Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.
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incorruption
A state free from decay, ruin, or corruption.
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1 Corinthians 15:43
1. Scattered or planted as seed. 2. By figure, imparted, spread, or laid down.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Shame, disgrace, reproach, or lack of honour. 2. To treat shamefully or without honour.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of raise. Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.
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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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Lack of physical, human, or operative strength; feebleness.
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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.
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1 Corinthians 15:44
1. Scattered or planted as seed. 2. By figure, imparted, spread, or laid down.
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Belonging to birth, bodily life, ordinary created nature, native relation, or instinct.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of raise. Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.
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1. Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost. 2. Nonmaterial or not carnal. 3. Governed by the Spirit.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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15:35But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
15:35But some man will say, How are the dead raysed vp? and with what body doe they come?
15:36Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
15:36 Thou foole, that which thou sowest, is not quickened except it die.
15:37And 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:
15:37And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare graine, it may chance of wheate, or of some other graine.
15:38But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
15:38But God giueth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to euery seed his owne body.
15:39All 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.
15:39All 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.
15:40There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
15:40 There are also celestiall bodies, and bodies terrestriall: But the glorie of the celestiall is one, and the glorie of the terrestriall is another.
15:41There 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.
15:41 There is one glory of the sunne, another of the moone, and another glorie of the starres: for one starre differeth from another starre in glorie.
15:42So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
15:42So also is the resurrection of the dead, it is sowen in corruption, it is raised in incorruption.
Selected passage15:43It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
15:43It is sowen in dishonour, it is raysed in glorie: it is sowen in weakenesse, it is raysed in power:
Selected passage15:44It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
15:44It is sowen a naturall body, it is raised a spirituall bodie. There is a naturall bodie, and there is a spirituall bodie.
Selected passage15:45And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
15:45And so it is written: The first man Adam was made a liuing soule, the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
15:46Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
15:46Howbeit that was not first which is spirituall: but that which is naturall, and afterward that which is spirituall.
15:47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
15:47The first man is of the earth, earthy: The second man is the Lord from heauen.
15:48As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
15:48As is the earthy, such are they that are earthy, and as is the heauenly, such are they also that are heauenly.
15:49And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
15:49And as we haue borne the image of the earthy, wee shall also beare the image of the heauenly.