1 Corinthians 15:19
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all mankind most pitiable.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
In Context
18More than that, those who are sleeping in Christ have perished.
20But now, now, Christ is risen from the dead, the first-fruit of those who have fallen asleep.
Cross References
Matthew 24:9"Then they will deliver you up to suffer affliction, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake.
Luke 21:34"But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap.
John 16:33"I have said all this to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be courageous; I have overcome the world."
1 Corinthians 4:9But it seems to me that God has exhibited us apostles, last of all, like men doomed to death; for we are made a spectacle to the whole world, both to men and to angels.
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 →