1 Corinthians 15:53
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 Version
for 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 Bible
For 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 Bible
For 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 Testament
For 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.

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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.

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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.














For the perishable
The term "perishable" refers to that which is subject to decay and death. In the Greek, the word used is "phthartos," which conveys the idea of something that is corruptible or subject to destruction. This highlights the transient nature of our earthly bodies, which are frail and temporary. Historically, the concept of perishability would resonate deeply with the Corinthian audience, who lived in a world where life was often short and uncertain. Theologically, this points to the human condition post-Fall, where sin introduced death and decay into the world.

must be clothed
The phrase "must be clothed" suggests a transformation or a change of state. The Greek word "enduo" is used here, which means to put on or to be arrayed in. This imagery of clothing is significant in Scripture, often symbolizing a change in identity or status. In the context of 1 Corinthians 15, it signifies the necessary transformation from our current state to a glorified one. This is not merely an option but a divine necessity for those who are in Christ, emphasizing the certainty and assurance of the resurrection promise.

with the imperishable
"Imperishable" is translated from the Greek word "aphthartos," meaning incorruptible or immortal. This term stands in stark contrast to "perishable," underscoring the eternal nature of the resurrected body. In the biblical narrative, this imperishability is a direct result of Christ's victory over death, offering believers a share in His eternal life. The promise of an imperishable body is a source of hope and encouragement, affirming that the struggles and sufferings of this present life are temporary and will be replaced by eternal glory.

and the mortal
"Mortal" refers to that which is subject to death. The Greek word "thnetos" is used, highlighting the inevitability of death for all humanity. This mortality is a consequence of sin, as outlined in Romans 5:12, where death entered the world through sin. The acknowledgment of our mortality is a call to humility and dependence on God, recognizing that life is a gift and that true life is found in Christ alone.

with immortality
"Immortality" is derived from the Greek word "athanasia," meaning deathlessness or undying. This concept of immortality is central to the Christian hope of resurrection. It signifies not just an endless existence but a quality of life that is free from the corruption and limitations of our current state. In the broader scriptural context, immortality is a gift from God, granted through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel (2 Timothy 1:10). This promise of immortality assures believers of their future with God, where they will experience the fullness of life in His presence forever.

(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
For
γὰρ (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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