1 Corinthians 15:31 bbe — Yes, truly, by your pride in me, my brothers in Christ Jesus our Lord, my life is one long death.

Bible in Basic English

"Yes, truly, by your pride in me, my brothers in Christ Jesus our Lord, my life is one long death."

— 1 Corinthians 15:31, Bible in Basic English

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1 Corinthians 15 — Context

28

And when all things have been put under him, then will the Son himself be under him who put all things under him, so that God may be all in all.

29

Again, what will they do who are given baptism for the dead? if the dead do not come back at all, why are people given baptism for them?

30

And why are we in danger every hour?

31

Yes, truly, by your pride in me, my brothers in Christ Jesus our Lord, my life is one long death.

32

If, after the way of men, I was fighting with beasts at Ephesus, what profit is it to me? If the dead do not come to life again, let us take our pleasure in feasting, for tomorrow we come to an end.

33

Do not be tricked by false words: evil company does damage to good behaviour.

34

Be awake to righteousness and keep yourselves from sin; for some have no knowledge of God: I say this to put you to shame.

1 Corinthians 15:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 15:31 say?
1 Corinthians 15:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Yes, truly, by your pride in me, my brothers in Christ Jesus our Lord, my life is one long death.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 15:31 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 15:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 31.
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 15:31.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 15:31 in?
1 Corinthians 15:31 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 15:31?
1 Corinthians 15:31 reads (BBE): “Yes, truly, by your pride in me, my brothers in Christ Jesus our Lord, my life is one long death.” 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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