1 Corinthians 15:47–50
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
The first man is of the earth, earthy: The second man is the Lord from heauen.
As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
As is the earthy, such are they that are earthy, and as is the heauenly, such are they also that are heauenly.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
And as we haue borne the image of the earthy, wee shall also beare the image of the heauenly.
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh & blood cannot inherite the kingdome of God: neither doth corruption inherite incorruption.
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From verse 47
- Genesis 2:7Rank 2 from verse 47
- Genesis 3:19Rank 3 from verse 47
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.
- 2 Corinthians 5:1Rank 4 from verse 47
1FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
1¶ For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolued, wee haue a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternall in the heauens.
- 1 Corinthians 15:45Rank 5 from verse 47
- Isaiah 9:6Rank 6 from verse 47
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
6*For vnto vs a child is borne, vnto vs a Sonne is giuen, and the gouernment shalbe vpon his shoulder: and his name shalbe called, Wonderfull, Counseller, The mightie God, The euerlasting Father, The Prince of peace.
- John 3:12–13Rank 7 from verse 47
12If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
13And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
12If I haue tolde you earthly things, and ye beleeue not: how shall ye beleeue if I tell you of heauenly things?
13And no man hath ascended vp to heauen, but hee that came downe from heauen, euen the Sonne of man which is in heauen.
- 1 Timothy 3:16Rank 9 from verse 47
16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
16And without controuersie, great is the mysterie of godlinesse: God was manifest in the flesh, iustified in the Spirit, seene of Angels, preached vnto the Gentiles, beleeued on in the world, receiued vp into glory.
- Acts 10:36Rank 10 from verse 47
- Jeremiah 23:6Rank 11 from verse 47
- Luke 1:16–17Rank 13 from verse 47
16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
16*And many of the children of Israel shall hee turne to the Lord their God.
17And hee shall goe before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turne the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient ‖to the wisedome of the iust, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
- Matthew 1:23Rank 14 from verse 47
23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
23*Behold, a Uirgin shall be with childe, and shall bring foorth a sonne, and ‖they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted, is, God with vs.)
- Ephesians 4:9–11Rank 15 from verse 47
9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that hee also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10He that descended, is the same also that ascended vp far aboue all heauens, that he might ‖fill all things.)
11*And he gaue some, Apostles: and some, Prophets: and some, Euangelists: and some, Pastors, and teachers:
From verse 48
- Genesis 5:3Rank 1 from verse 48
- Philippians 3:20–21Rank 3 from verse 48
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.
- Romans 5:12–21Rank 5 from verse 48
12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
13(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
17For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
12Wherefore, as by one man sinne entred into the world, and death by sin: and so death passed vpon all men, ‖for that all haue sinned.
13For vntill the Law sinne was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no Law.
14Neuertheles, death reigned from Adam to Moses, euen ouer them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come:
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift: for if through the offence of one, many bee dead: much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man Iesus Christ, hath abounded vnto many.
16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the iudgement was by one to condemnation: but the free gift is of many offences vnto iustification.
17For if ‖by one mans offence, death raigned by one, much more they which receiue abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousnes, shall reigne in life by one, Iesus Christ.
18Therfore as ‖by the offence of one, iudgment came vpon all men to condemnation: euen so by the ‖righteousnes of one, the free gift came vpon all men vnto iustification of life.
19For as by one mans disobedience many were made sinners: so by the obedience of one, shall many bee made righteous.
20Moreouer, the Lawe entred, that the offence might abound: but where sinne abounded, grace did much more abound.
21That as sinne hath reigned vnto death; euen so might grace reigne thorow righteousnes vnto eternall life, by Iesus Christ our Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 15:21–22Rank 6 from verse 48
From verse 49
- Romans 8:29Rank 1 from verse 49
- 2 Corinthians 3:18Rank 2 from verse 49
18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
18But we all, with open face beholding as in a glasse the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image, from glorie to glorie, euen as ‖by the spirit of the Lord.
- 1 John 3:2Rank 3 from verse 49
2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
2Beloued, now are we the sonnes of God, and it doeth not yet appeare, what wee shall be: but wee know, that when he shall appeare, we shall bee like him: for we shall see him as he is.
- 2 Corinthians 4:10–11Rank 4 from verse 49
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
11For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
10Alwayes bearing about in the body, the dying of the Lord Iesus, that the life also of Iesus might bee made manifest in our body.
11For we which liue, are always deliuered vnto death for Iesus sake, that the life also of Iesus might bee made manifest in our mortall flesh.
- Genesis 5:3Rank 5 from verse 49
- Matthew 13:43Rank 6 from verse 49
From verse 50
- John 3:3–6Rank 1 from verse 50
3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?
5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
3Iesus answered, and said vnto him, Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, except a man be borne ‖againe, he cannot see the kingdome of God.
4Nicodemus saith vnto him, How can a man be borne when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mothers wombe, and be borne?
5Iesus answered, Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, except a man be borne of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdome of God.
6That which is borne of the flesh, is flesh, and that which is borne of the spirit, is spirit.
- Matthew 16:17Rank 2 from verse 50
17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
17And Iesus answered, and said vnto him, Blessed art thou Simon Bar Iona: for flesh and blood hath not reueiled it vnto thee, but my Father which is in heauen.
- 2 Corinthians 5:1Rank 3 from verse 50
1FOR we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
1¶ For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolued, wee haue a building of God, an house not made with hand, eternall in the heauens.
- Ephesians 4:17Rank 4 from verse 50
- Galatians 5:16Rank 5 from verse 50
- 1 Corinthians 6:13Rank 6 from verse 50
13Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.
13Meats for the belly, and the belly for meates: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord: and the Lord for the body.
- Galatians 3:17Rank 7 from verse 50
17And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
17And this I say, that the Couenant that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the Lawe which was foure hundred and thirtie yeres after, cannot disanul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
- 1 Corinthians 1:12Rank 8 from verse 50
- 1 Corinthians 7:29Rank 9 from verse 50
- 2 Corinthians 9:6Rank 10 from verse 50
- Colossians 2:4Rank 11 from verse 50
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1 Corinthians 15:47
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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Of the earth; formed from or characterized by earth; earthly.
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Next after the first in order, rank, time, or succession.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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1 Corinthians 15:48
Of the earth; formed from or characterized by earth; earthly.
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Belonging to, coming from, or resembling heaven.
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1 Corinthians 15:49
1. Carried, supported, conveyed, or sustained. 2. Endured or suffered. 3. Brought forth as offspring. 4. Bore or possessed a likeness. 5. Given testimony.
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A likeness, resemblance, representation, figure, or corresponding form.
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Of the earth; formed from or characterized by earth; earthly.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.
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Belonging to, coming from, or resembling heaven.
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1 Corinthians 15:50
Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.
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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.
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Sense 1: The bodily fluid associated with physical life. Sense 2: Life taken, bloodshed, or guilt and responsibility for it. Sense 3: Kindred, shared human descent, or natural human nature. Sense 4: The juice of grapes.
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Is unable to; is not able to.
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To receive or possess as one's portion or inheritance.
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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.
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The one true God.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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corruption
Sense 1: Decay, rottenness, spoilage, defect, ruin, or dissolution. Sense 2: Moral depravity.
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incorruption
A state free from decay, ruin, or corruption.
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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.
15:43It 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:
15:44It 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.
15:45And 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.
Selected passage15:48As 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.
Selected passage15:49And 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.
Selected passage15:50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
15:50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh & blood cannot inherite the kingdome of God: neither doth corruption inherite incorruption.
Selected passage15:51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
15:51Behold, I shew you a mysterie: we shall not all sleepe, but wee shall all be changed,
15:52In 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.
15:52In 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.)
15:53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
15:53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortall must put on immortalitie.
15:54So 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.
15:54So 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.
15:55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
15:55O death, where is thy sting? O ‖graue, where is thy victorie?
15:56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
15:56The sting of death is sinne, and the strength of sinne is the law.
15:57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
15:57But thankes bee to God, which giueth vs the victorie, through our Lord Iesus Christ.
15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
15:58Therefore my beloued brethren, be yee stedfast, vnmoueable, alwayes abounding in the worke of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord.