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1 Corinthians 15:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So if we're all out here saying Christ came back from the dead, how are some of you turning around and saying dead people don't come back to life?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You can't believe in Jesus rising from the dead and then say resurrection isn't real, pick a lane.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the Corinthian church was facing internal divisions and false teachings, with some members influenced by Greek philosophy denying the resurrection of the dead, which contradicted the core message of the gospel. Paul wrote this letter to address these errors and reinforce the truth of Christ's resurrection as a historical event that validates the hope of believers' own resurrection. This verse specifically highlights the logical inconsistency in their beliefs, urging them to align their preaching with scriptural truth.

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