Bible Commentary

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 22. For as in Adam all die ] In the possession of a common nature with Adam all mankind are liable to death. even so in Christ shall all be made alive ] By possession of a common nature with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:22”

For since by man [came] death, by man [came] also the resurrection of the dead. 21. For since by man came death ] Cf. Rom 5:12; Rom 5:17; Rom 6:21; Rom 6:23; Jas 1:15; and the narrative in Genesis 3. by man came also the resurrection of the dead ] Athanasius remarks that here we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:21”

But now is Christ risen from the dead, [and] become the firstfruits of them that slept. 20. But now is Christ risen from the dead ] St Paul considers it needless to argue the point further. He appeals not so much to the reason on points like this (see ch. 1Co 2:14) it is likely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:20”

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 19. we are of all men most miserable ] Literally, more to be pitied than all men. Because of the sufferings and labours and persecutions they endured for a creed which was false after all. See notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:19”

Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 18. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ ] See note on ch. 1Co 7:39. “The word does not apply to the soul, for that does not sleep (Luk 16:22-23; Luk 23:43), but it describes the state of the bodies of those … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:18”

And if Christ be not raised, your faith [is] vain; ye are yet in your sins. 17. your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins ] Christ came, not only to make reconciliation for sin, but to free us from it. Cf. Rom 6:11-23; Rom 8:2. And this He did by proclaiming a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:17”

For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: For if the dead rise not … – This is a repetition of what is said in 1Co 15:13. It is repeated here, evidently, because of its importance. It was a great and momentous truth which would bear repetition, that if there was no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:16”

Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 15. Yea, and we are found false witnesses ] Not only is our authoritative proclamation of Christ’s Resurrection useless, but it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:15”

And if Christ be not risen, then [is] our preaching vain, and your faith [is] also vain. 14. vain ] i.e. useless, in vain, as we say. Literally, empty. Vulg. inanis. “You have a vaine faith if you believe in a dead man. He might be true man, though He remained in death. But it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:14”

But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 13. But if there be no resurrection of the dead ] The question has here been raised, against whom was St Paul contending? against those who maintained the immortality of the soul, but denied the resurrection of the body, or those … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 15:13”