1 Corinthians 15:30

30 And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour?

1 Corinthians 15:30 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
English Standard Version (ESV)
30 Why are we in danger every hour?
New Living Translation (NLT)
30 And why should we ourselves risk our lives hour by hour?
The Message Bible (MSG)
30 And why do you think I keep risking my neck in this dangerous work?
American Standard Version (ASV)
30 Why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
30 Why are we constantly putting ourselves in danger?
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
30 Why are we in danger every hour?
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
30 And why would we put ourselves in danger every hour?

1 Corinthians 15:30 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 15:30

And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
] Not only they that have suffered martyrdom for the faith of Christ, and for this article of it, have acted very injudiciously and indiscreetly; but we, also, who are on the spot, whether ministers or private Christians, must be highly blameworthy, who continually expose ourselves to dangers, and are for Christ's sake killed all the day long, are every moment liable to innumerable injuries, tortures and death; who in his senses would act such a part, if there is no resurrection of the dead? such, as they must be of all men the most miserable, so of all men the most stupid.

1 Corinthians 15:30 In-Context

28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.
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?
31 I face death every day—yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 11:26
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