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1 Corinthians 15:52–57

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In 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.
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
So 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.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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From verse 52

  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17Rank 1 from verse 52
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    16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

    17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

  2. Matthew 24:31Rank 2 from verse 52
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    31And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

  3. John 5:28Rank 3 from verse 52
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    28Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

  4. John 5:25Rank 4 from verse 52
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    25Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.

  5. Isaiah 27:13Rank 5 from verse 52
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    13And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the Lord in the holy mount at Jerusalem.

From verse 53

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:2–4Rank 1 from verse 53
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    2For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

    3If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

    4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

  2. 1 John 3:2Rank 2 from verse 53
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    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.

  3. Ephesians 4:24Rank 3 from verse 53
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    24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

  4. Romans 13:12–14Rank 4 from verse 53
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    12The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

    13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

    14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

  5. Romans 2:7Rank 5 from verse 53
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    7To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

From verse 54

  1. Isaiah 25:8Rank 1 from verse 54
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    8He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

  2. Hebrews 2:14–15Rank 2 from verse 54
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    14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

    15And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

  3. Revelation 20:14Rank 3 from verse 54
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    14And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

  4. Revelation 21:4Rank 4 from verse 54
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    4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

  5. Luke 20:36Rank 5 from verse 54
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    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.

From verse 55

  1. Hosea 13:14Rank 1 from verse 55
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    14I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

  2. Psalms 89:48Rank 2 from verse 55
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    48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

  3. Romans 5:14Rank 3 from verse 55
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    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.

  4. Acts 2:27Rank 4 from verse 55
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    27Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

  5. Psalms 49:8–15Rank 5 from verse 55
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    8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)

    9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.

    10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.

    11Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.

    12Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that perish.

    13This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah.

    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.

    15But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

From verse 56

  1. Romans 4:15Rank 1 from verse 56
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    15Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.

  2. Galatians 3:10–13Rank 2 from verse 56
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    10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

    11But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

    12And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

    13Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

  3. Romans 6:23Rank 3 from verse 56
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    23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  4. Romans 7:5–13Rank 4 from verse 56
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    5For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.

    6But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

    7What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.

    8But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.

    9For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

    10And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.

    11For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

    12Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

    13Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.

  5. John 8:24Rank 5 from verse 56
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    24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

From verse 57

  1. 2 Corinthians 2:14Rank 1 from verse 57
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    14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

  2. Romans 8:37Rank 2 from verse 57
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    37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

  3. 1 John 5:4–5Rank 3 from verse 57
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    4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

    5Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

  4. Proverbs 21:31Rank 4 from verse 57
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    31The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.

  5. Revelation 12:11Rank 5 from verse 57
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    11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

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1 Corinthians 15:52

COMBINED MEANING

in

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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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moment

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A very short portion of time; an instant.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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twinkling

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A moment; an instant; the time of a wink.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

eye

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Sense 1: The bodily organ of sight; by extension, sight or seeing. Sense 2: Regard, judgment, disposition, or watchful attention, expressed figuratively by the eye. Sense 3: A small opening, as the eye of a needle. Sense 4: To watch or regard.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

last

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At the end or after all others; latest or final.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sound

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Sense 1: Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message. Sense 2: As an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error. Sense 3: As a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.

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COMBINED MEANING

dead

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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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COMBINED MEANING

raised

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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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COMBINED MEANING

changed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of change, meaning to make or become different; to alter, exchange, replace, or pass from one state to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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incorruptable

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Incorruptible: not liable to decay, corruption, defilement, fading, or destruction; imperishable and enduring.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:53

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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put on

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1. To place upon, clothe, or cover. 2. To assume a character, identity, conduct, or condition.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:54

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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put on

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1. To place upon, clothe, or cover. 2. To assume a character, identity, conduct, or condition.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

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in

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

victory

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Success in overcoming an enemy or opponent; conquest or triumph.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:55

COMBINED MEANING

sting

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That by which something wounds or brings harm.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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grave

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Sense 1: The place of the dead or of burial; a tomb, burial place, or pit. Sense 2: To cut, carve, or engrave. Sense 3: As an adjective, serious, sober, dignified, or worthy of respect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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victory

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Success in overcoming an enemy or opponent; conquest or triumph.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:56

COMBINED MEANING

sting

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That by which something wounds or brings harm.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sin

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1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.

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strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

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COMBINED MEANING

law

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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

1 Corinthians 15:57

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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victory

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Success in overcoming an enemy or opponent; conquest or triumph.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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15:50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

15:51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we 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.

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15:53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

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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.

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15:55O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

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15:56The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

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15:57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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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.

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