1 Corinthians 15:53

For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal 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 an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

54When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

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Cross References

Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

2 Corinthians 5:2For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

Ephesians 4:24and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

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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