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1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church at the close of his resurrection argument, having just identified sin and the law as death's mechanism (v. 56) and about to command steadfastness (v. 58).
The words — διδόντι (didonti), present participle of "give," renders the victory not a past event but an ongoing gift from God.
The thread — The same χάρις τῷ θεῷ formula appears in 2 Corinthians 2:14 with triumph language; Romans 8:37 escalates to "more than conquerors" (hypernikōmen); 1 John 5:4 identifies the victory as faith.
Why it lands — It redirects credit: the victory belongs to God, not to the believer's effort, which is precisely why v. 58 can command steadfastness rather than anxiety.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
- Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
- 1 John 5:4 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
- Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
- Revelation 12:11 They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.
- John 16:33 I 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!”
- 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Revelation 15:2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps from God,
- Romans 7:25 Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.