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28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things under him, that God may be everything to every one.

29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?[a] 30 Why am I in peril every hour?

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  1. 15.29 Apparently a custom of vicarious baptism for those who had died without it. Paul mentions it without approving it.

28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him,(A) so that God may be all in all.(B)

29 Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? 30 And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour?(C)

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