1 Corinthians 15:43
New International Version
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

New Living Translation
Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength.

English Standard Version
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

Berean Standard Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

Berean Literal Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

King James Bible
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

New King James Version
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.

New American Standard Bible
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

NASB 1995
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

NASB 1977
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Legacy Standard Bible
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Amplified Bible
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in strength;

Christian Standard Bible
sown in dishonor, raised in glory; sown in weakness, raised in power;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
sown in dishonor, raised in glory; sown in weakness, raised in power;

American Standard Version
it is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

Contemporary English Version
These ugly and weak bodies will become beautiful and strong.

English Revised Version
it is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the body is planted, it doesn't have any splendor and is weak. When it comes back to life, it has splendor and is strong.

Good News Translation
When buried, it is ugly and weak; when raised, it will be beautiful and strong.

International Standard Version
The body is planted in a state of dishonor but is raised in a state of splendor. It is planted in weakness but is raised in power.

Majority Standard Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

NET Bible
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

New Heart English Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

Webster's Bible Translation
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power:

Weymouth New Testament
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

World English Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Berean Literal Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

Young's Literal Translation
it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Smith's Literal Translation
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
It is sown in dishonour, it shall rise in glory. It is sown in weakness, it shall rise in power.

Catholic Public Domain Version
What is sown in dishonor shall rise to glory. What is sown in weakness shall rise to power.

New American Bible
It is sown dishonorable; it is raised glorious. It is sown weak; it is raised powerful.

New Revised Standard Version
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
It is sown with disgrace, it rises with glory; it is sown in weakness, it rises in power.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power:

Godbey New Testament
it is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.

Haweis New Testament
it is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

Mace New Testament
it is sown in dishonour, it will be raised in glory: it is sown in decay, it will be raised in power:

Weymouth New Testament
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Worrell New Testament
it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Worsley New Testament
it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Resurrection Body
42So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. 43It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.…

Cross References
Philippians 3:21
who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.

Romans 8:11
And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

Daniel 12:3
Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

2 Corinthians 5:1-4
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ...

Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.

1 John 3:2
Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Romans 6:5
For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.

2 Timothy 2:11
This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

John 5:28-29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.

Ezekiel 37:12-14
Therefore prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘O My people, I will open your graves and bring you up from them, and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. / Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. / I will put My Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it, declares the LORD.’”

Job 19:25-27
But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!

Hosea 13:14
I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.

Psalm 16:9-11
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. / For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. / You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.


Treasury of Scripture

It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

in dishonour.

Daniel 12:1
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Matthew 13:43
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Philippians 3:20,21
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: …

weakness.

Job 14:10
But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?

Psalm 102:23
He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.

2 Corinthians 13:4
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.

in power.

1 Corinthians 6:14
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

Matthew 22:29,30
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God…

Mark 12:24,25
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? …

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1 Corinthians 15
1. By Christ's resurrection,
12. he proves the necessity of our resurrection,
16. against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.
21. The fruit,
35. and the manner thereof;
51. and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.














sown in dishonor
The word "sown" here is metaphorical, drawing from agricultural imagery, which was familiar to the Corinthian audience. The Greek word used is "speiretai," indicating the act of planting seeds. This suggests that our earthly bodies, like seeds, are buried in the ground. "Dishonor" comes from the Greek "atimia," meaning disgrace or shame. In the context of the human body, it refers to the fallen, sinful nature and the mortality that results from the Fall of Man. Historically, the body was often seen as a vessel of sin, subject to decay and death. This phrase reminds believers of the humble and corruptible state of our earthly existence, emphasizing the need for redemption and transformation.

raised in glory
The term "raised" is from the Greek "egeiretai," which means to awaken or to rise. This signifies the resurrection, a core tenet of Christian faith, where believers are promised a new, glorified body. "Glory" translates from "doxa," which in biblical terms often refers to the divine radiance and majesty of God. This transformation from dishonor to glory highlights the profound change that occurs through Christ's resurrection power. It assures believers of their future state, where they will reflect God's glory, free from sin and death. This promise of glory serves as a source of hope and encouragement, affirming the eternal value and dignity bestowed upon believers.

sown in weakness
The word "weakness" comes from the Greek "astheneia," meaning frailty or lack of strength. It acknowledges the limitations and vulnerabilities of the human body, subject to illness, suffering, and ultimately death. This phrase captures the human condition post-Fall, where physical and spiritual weaknesses are evident. The acknowledgment of weakness is not to demean but to highlight the need for divine intervention and strength. It serves as a reminder of our dependence on God and the transformative power of His grace.

raised in power
"Power" is translated from the Greek "dynamis," which denotes strength, ability, and miraculous power. This is the same power that raised Christ from the dead, as referenced in Ephesians 1:19-20. The resurrection power is not merely about physical strength but encompasses the full restoration and renewal of the believer. It signifies victory over sin and death, empowering believers to live in the fullness of God's purpose. This transformation from weakness to power underscores the miraculous nature of the resurrection and the ultimate triumph of God's redemptive plan.

Verse 43. - It is sown in dishonour. "The awful and intolerable indignity of dust to dust." In glory. "Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove, that is covered with silver wings, and her feathers like gold" (Psalm 68:13). The expression shows that, throughout, St. Paul is thinking exclusively of the resurrection of the saints.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
It is sown
σπείρεται (speiretai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4687: To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

dishonor;
ἀτιμίᾳ (atimia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 819: Disgrace, dishonor; a dishonorable use. From atimos; infamy, i.e. comparative indignity, disgrace.

it is raised
ἐγείρεται (egeiretai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

glory.
δόξῃ (doxē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

It is sown
σπείρεται (speiretai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4687: To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

weakness;
ἀσθενείᾳ (astheneia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 769: From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty.

it is raised
ἐγείρεται (egeiretai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

power.
δυνάμει (dynamei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.


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