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1 Corinthians 15:13

1 Corinthians 15:13
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But if there be no resurrection of the dead,.... If there is no such thing as a resurrection of any, if the thing is not possible, if it never has been, is, or will be true in fact:

then is Christ…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But if there be no resurrection of the dead - If the whole subject is held to be impossible and absurd, then it must follow that Christ is not “risen,” since there were the same difficulties in the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If there be no resurrection of the dead - As Christ was partaker of the same flesh and blood with us, and he promised to raise mankind from the dead through his resurrection, if the dead rise not then…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Having confirmed the truth of our Saviour's resurrection, the apostle goes on to refute those among the Corinthians who said there would be none: If Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

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…