1 Corinthians 15:16 “For if the dead are not raised, then not even Christ has been raised.”

1 Corinthians 15:16

For if the dead are not raised, then not even Christ has been raised.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:

World English Bible

For if the dead aren’t raised, neither has Christ been raised.

American Standard Version

For if the dead are not raised, neither hath Christ been raised:

Geneva Bible 1599

For if the dead be not raised, then is Christ not raised.

Darby Translation

For if [those that are] dead are not raised, neither is Christ raised;

Young's Literal Translation

for if dead persons do not rise, neither hath Christ risen,

Bible in Basic English

For if it is not possible for the dead to come to life again, then Christ has not come to life again:

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In context

15In that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses about God. For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.

17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

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