1 Corinthians 15:53

For this which is corruptible, is to put on incorruption; and that which dieth, will put on immortality.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

In Context

52suddenly, as in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet, when it shall sound; and the dead will arise, without corruption; and we shall be changed.

54And when this that is corruptible, shall put on incorruption, and this that dieth, immortality; then will take place the word that is written, " Death is absorbed in victory."

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Cross References

Romans 2:7to them who, by perseverance in good works, seek for glory and honor and immortality, to them he will give life eternal;

2 Corinthians 5:2And on this account also, we groan, and wish to be clothed with our house from heaven:

Ephesians 4:24and should put on the new man, that is created by God in righteousness and in the holiness of truth.

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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