1 Corinthians 15:53

Thus, it is necessary for this corruptibility to be clothed with incorruptibility, and for this mortality to be clothed with immortality.

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In The King James Version

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

In Context

52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will rise up, incorruptible. And we shall be transformed.

54And when this mortality has been clothed with immortality, then the word that was written shall occur: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

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Cross References

Romans 2:7To those who, in accord with patient good works, seek glory and honor and incorruption, certainly, he will render eternal life.

2 Corinthians 5:2And for this reason also, we groan, desiring to be clothed from above with our habitation from heaven.

Ephesians 4:24and so put on the new man, who, in accord with God, is created in justice and in the holiness of truth.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:52-58

The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 51 Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the… Read the whole commentary →

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