1 Corinthians 15:19 net — For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.

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"For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone."

— 1 Corinthians 15:19, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 15 — Context

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For if the dead are not raised, then not even Christ has been raised.

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And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is useless; you are still in your sins.

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Furthermore, those who have fallen asleep in Christ have also perished.

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For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.

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But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

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For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also came through a man.

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For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 15:19 say?
1 Corinthians 15:19 in the NET Bible reads: “For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 15:19 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 15:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 15:19.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 15:19 in?
1 Corinthians 15:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 15:19?
1 Corinthians 15:19 reads (NET): “For if only in this life we have hope in Christ, we should be pitied more than anyone.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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