1 Corinthians 15:19
If all that we have done has been to place our hope in Christ for this life, then we of all people are the most to be pitied.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
In Context
18Yes, and they, who have passed to their rest in union with Christ, perished!
20But, in truth, Christ has been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of those who are at rest.
Cross References
Psalms 17:14by your hand, O Lord, from those – whose portion of life is but of this world. But let your treasured ones have food in plenty may their children be full and their children satisfied.
Matthew 24:9When that time comes, they will give you up to persecution, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.
Luke 21:34Be on your guard or your minds will become dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and ‘that day’ will close on you suddenly like a trap.
John 16:33I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world.”
1 Corinthians 4:9For, as it seems to me, God has exhibited us, the apostles, last of all, as people doomed to death. We are made a spectacle to the universe, both to angels and to people!
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 →