1 Corinthians 15:19 “If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more…”

1 Corinthians 15:19

If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

World English Bible

If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

American Standard Version

If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

Geneva Bible 1599

If in this life onely wee haue hope in Christ, we are of all men the most miserable.

Darby Translation

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are [the] most miserable of all men.

Young's Literal Translation

if in this life we have hope in Christ only, of all men we are most to be pitied.

Bible in Basic English

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most unhappy.

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Cross references

“this”

Luke 21:34 Luke 8:14 Ecclesiastes 6:11 Psalm 17:14 2 Timothy 2:4 Ecclesiastes 9:9

Luke 21:34 · BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Luke 8:14 · BSB

The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

Ecclesiastes 6:11 · BSB

For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?

Psalm 17:14 · BSB

from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

2 Timothy 2:4 · BSB

A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.

Ecclesiastes 9:9 · BSB

Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life that God has given you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun.

“hope”

1 Peter 1:21 2 Timothy 1:12 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Ephesians 1:12 Ephesians 1:13

1 Peter 1:21 · BSB

Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

2 Timothy 1:12 · BSB

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:12 · BSB

in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

Ephesians 1:13 · BSB

And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

“of all”

Revelation 14:13 1 Corinthians 4:9–13 2 Timothy 3:12 Acts 14:22 John 16:33 Matthew 10:21–25

Revelation 14:13 · BSB

And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

1 Corinthians 4:9–13 · BSB

For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.

2 Timothy 3:12 · BSB

Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Acts 14:22 · BSB

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

John 16:33 · BSB

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!”

Matthew 10:21–25 · BSB

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

20But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

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