1 Corinthians 15:19
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
In Context
18Then also they who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
20But now Christ has risen from the dead, the first-fruits of those who sleep.
Cross References
Matthew 24:9Then will they deliver you up unto affliction, and will kill you; and ye will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.
Luke 21:34And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come upon you unawares.
John 16:33These things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
1 Corinthians 4:9For I think that God set forth us the apostles last, as condemned to death; for we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:13-20
The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not,… Read the whole commentary →