53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

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53 For this corruptible must put on incorruptibility,
and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 But when this corruptible will have put on incorruptibility
and this mortal will have put on immortality,
then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

“Death is swallowed up in victory.”[a]
55 “Where, O Death, is your victory?
Where, O Death, is your sting?”[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:54 Isa. 25:8.
  2. 1 Corinthians 15:55 cf. Hos. 13:14 (LXX); some mss. say O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

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An incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading inheritance has been reserved in heaven for you.

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