1 Corinthians 15:46 nasb — However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual.

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"However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual."

— 1 Corinthians 15:46, NASB

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1 Corinthians 15 — Context

43

it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

44

it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

45

So also it is written, "The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.

46

However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual.

47

The first man is from the earth, earthy; the second man is from heaven.

48

As is the earthy, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly.

49

Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly.

1 Corinthians 15:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 15:46 say?
1 Corinthians 15:46 in the NASB reads: “However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 15:46 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 15:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 46.
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 15:46.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 15:46 in?
1 Corinthians 15:46 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 15:46?
1 Corinthians 15:46 reads (NASB): “However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual.” 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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