Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. New Living Translation For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies. English Standard Version For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. Berean Standard Bible For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. Berean Literal Bible For it behooves this, the perishable to put on the imperishable; and this, the mortal to put on immortality. King James Bible For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. New King James Version For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. New American Standard Bible For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. NASB 1995 For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. NASB 1977 For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. Legacy Standard Bible For this corruptible must put on the incorruptible, and this mortal must put on immortality. Amplified Bible For this perishable [part of us] must put on the imperishable [nature], and this mortal [part of us that is capable of dying] must put on immortality [which is freedom from death]. Christian Standard Bible For this corruptible body must be clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality. Holman Christian Standard Bible For this corruptible must be clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal must be clothed with immortality. American Standard Version For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Contemporary English Version Our dead and decaying bodies will be changed into bodies that won't die or decay. English Revised Version For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. GOD'S WORD® Translation This body that decays must be changed into a body that cannot decay. This mortal body must be changed into a body that will live forever. Good News Translation For what is mortal must be changed into what is immortal; what will die must be changed into what cannot die. International Standard Version For what is decaying must be clothed with what cannot decay, and what is dying must be clothed with what cannot die. Majority Standard Bible For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. NET Bible For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. New Heart English Bible For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Webster's Bible Translation For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Weymouth New Testament For so it must be: this perishable nature must clothe itself with what is imperishable, and this mortality must clothe itself with immortality. World English Bible For this perishable body must become imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor it is necessary for this corruptible to put on incorruption, and this mortal to put on immortality; Berean Literal Bible For it behooves this, the perishable to put on the imperishable; and this, the mortal to put on immortality. Young's Literal Translation for it behoveth this corruptible to put on incorruption, and this mortal to put on immortality; Smith's Literal Translation For this corrupted must put on incorruption, and this mortal put on immortality. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor this corruptible must put on incorruption; and this mortal must put on immortality. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus, it is necessary for this corruptibility to be clothed with incorruptibility, and for this mortality to be clothed with immortality. New American Bible For that which is corruptible must clothe itself with incorruptibility, and that which is mortal must clothe itself with immortality. New Revised Standard Version For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For this destructible is going to wear indestructibility and this mortal shall wear immortality. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor this corruptible body must put on incorruptibility; and this mortal body must put on immortality. Godbey New Testament For it behooves this corruptible to put on incorruption, and this mortal to put on immortality. Haweis New Testament For that which is corruptible must put on incorruption, and that which is mortal must put on immortality. Mace New Testament for this corruptible body must be invested with incorruptibility, this mortal be invested with immortality. Weymouth New Testament For so it must be: this perishable nature must clothe itself with what is imperishable, and this mortality must clothe itself with immortality. Worrell New Testament For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. Worsley New Testament for this corruptible body must put on incorruption, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where, O Death, is Your Victory?…52in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”… Cross References 2 Corinthians 5:4 For while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life. 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. 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. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. 2 Timothy 1:10 And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel, 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. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” 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. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 20:12-13 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. / The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. 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. Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. 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! 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.’” 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. Treasury of Scripture For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. put. Romans 13:12-14 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light… 2 Corinthians 5:2-4 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: … Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Jump to Previous Body Clothe Corruptible Death Destruction Eternal Free Immortality Imperishable Incorruption Itself Mortal Mortality Nature Needs Perishable PowerJump to Next Body Clothe Corruptible Death Destruction Eternal Free Immortality Imperishable Incorruption Itself Mortal Mortality Nature Needs Perishable Power1 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. For the perishable The term "perishable" refers to the human body, which is subject to decay and death. In the context of 1 Corinthians 15, Paul addresses the resurrection of the dead, emphasizing the transformation that believers will undergo. The perishable nature of the human body is a result of the Fall, as seen in Genesis 3:19, where God tells Adam that he will return to dust. This highlights the temporary and fragile state of our earthly existence. must be clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing theological insights into the resurrection of the dead and the transformation of believers. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences. The church in Corinth faced various challenges, including doctrinal confusion about the resurrection. 3. Resurrection of the Dead A central event in Christian eschatology, where believers are raised to eternal life, as discussed in 1 Corinthians 15. Teaching Points The Necessity of TransformationThe verse emphasizes the necessity of transformation from perishable to imperishable, highlighting the fundamental change required for eternal life. Hope in the Resurrection This passage provides hope for believers, assuring them of a future where mortality is swallowed up by life. The Nature of Our Future Bodies Understanding that our future bodies will be imperishable encourages us to live with an eternal perspective. Victory Over Death The promise of immortality assures us of victory over death, encouraging steadfastness in faith. Living in Light of Eternity Knowing our destiny is imperishable should influence our daily lives, prompting us to focus on eternal values.(53) For this corruptible must . . .--Here again is repeated the truth of 1Corinthians 15:50, which shows the absolute necessity for a change in the nature of the resurrection body. There is, however, an additional thought introduced here. Not only must the resurrection body be suited to the condition but also to the duration of the new life. As a spiritual body, it will be adapted to the needs of a spiritual state; and as an immortal and incorruptible body, it will be adapted to a life which is everlasting.Verse 53. - This mortal must put on immortality. When we are "clothed upon" by our "house from heaven," and have put off "this tabernacle," in which we groan being burdened, then "mortality will be swallowed up of life" (2 Corinthians 5:3, 4, where we also find the metaphor of a robe of immortality, mixed up with the metaphor of a building). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. perishable φθαρτὸν (phtharton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5349: Corruptible, perishable. From phtheiro; decayed, i.e. perishable. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. be clothed with ἐνδύσασθαι (endysasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's 1746: To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. [the] imperishable, ἀφθαρσίαν (aphtharsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 861: From aphthartos; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; genuineness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mortal θνητὸν (thnēton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2349: Mortal, subject to death. From thnesko; liable to die. [with] ἐνδύσασθαι (endysasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's 1746: To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. immortality. ἀθανασίαν (athanasian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 110: Immortality, imperishability, freedom from death. From a compound of a and thanatos; deathlessness. 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