1 corinthians 15:43

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1 Corinthians 15:43

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody
1 Corinthians 15:43
Verse 43 of 58

Scripture focus

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

1 Corinthians 15:43KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:43

Theological / Devotional

Sown in dishonour. There is, in a sense, a disgrace attached to the dead body. Because of its decaying nature it quickly becomes offensive and loathsome, and is buried out of sight.

Raised in glory. Dignity, beauty, honor, and perfection will characterize the resurrected saints, whose bodies have been made like unto that of Christ (Phil. 3:20, 21; GC 645).

Weakness. Gr. astheneia, “lack of strength,” “infirmity,” “sickness.” This does not refer simply to the feebleness of the earthly body when alive, but also to its complete powerlessness as a corpse, and its inability to resist corruption. The feeble powers of the earthly body are soon prostrated by sickness, and its vitality speedily disappears before the onslaught of death.

Power. Gr. dunamis, “strength,” “energy,” “might.” The power of God will be manifested in the miracle of the resurrection. The resurrected body will experience none of the feebleness and lack of endurance that afflict the earthly body (see Isa. 33:24; 40:31; Rev. 7:15, 16; 22:5; GC 676).

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