1 Corinthians 15:54 bbe — But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life.

Bible in Basic English

"But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life."

— 1 Corinthians 15:54, Bible in Basic English

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1 Corinthians 15 — Context

51

See, I am giving you the revelation of a secret: we will not all come to the sleep of death, but we will all be changed.

52

In a second, in the shutting of an eye, at the sound of the last horn: for at that sound the dead will come again, free for ever from the power of death, and we will be changed.

53

For this body which comes to destruction will be made free from the power of death, and the man who is under the power of death will put on eternal life.

54

But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life.

55

O death, where is your power? O death, where are your pains?

56

The pain of death is sin; and the power of sin is the law:

57

But praise be to God who gives us strength to overcome through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Corinthians 15:54 say?
1 Corinthians 15:54 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 15:54 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 15:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 54.
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 15:54.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 15:54 in?
1 Corinthians 15:54 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 15:54?
1 Corinthians 15:54 reads (BBE): “But when this has taken place, then that which was said in the Writings will come true, Death is overcome by life.” 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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