Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 15:13
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation to confront their denial of a future bodily resurrection. He positions this verse as a logical premise to dismantle their contradictory stance on Christ's own resurrection.
The words — ἀνάστασις (anastasis) literally means a standing up or rising, specifically applied to the dead. οὐδέ (oude) functions as a negative conjunction meaning "neither" or "not even," binding the general claim directly to Christ.
The thread — The conditional structure repeats the argument in 1 Corinthians 15:12 and 1 Corinthians 15:14, while the resurrection identity aligns with John 11:25 and the resurrection power theme in Romans 8:11 and 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Why it lands — The text states that denying a general resurrection necessarily negates the resurrection of Christ. A reader must accept the resurrection as a non-negotiable foundation before evaluating the validity of Christian preaching or faith.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
Cross-references
- John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
- Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.
- Revelation 1:18 the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
- Romans 4:24 but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
- 2 Corinthians 4:10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.
- 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
- 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
- Colossians 3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
- 2 Timothy 4:8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.