1 Corinthians 15:46

But that which is spiritual was not first, but that which is animal; afterward that which is spiritual.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

In Context

45As indeed it has been written; The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last man Adam, a life-creating spirit.

47The first man was from the earth, earthy: the second man from heaven.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;

Colossians 3:9lie not to one another, having laid aside the old man with his habits,

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 15:36-51

The Resurrection of Saints. ( a. d. 57.) 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts,… Read the whole commentary →

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