1 Corinthians 15:18

18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

1 Corinthians 15:18 in Other Translations

KJV
18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
ESV
18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
NLT
18 In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost!
MSG
18 It's even worse for those who died hoping in Christ and resurrection, because they're already in their graves.
CSB
18 Therefore those who have fallen asleep in Christ have also perished.

1 Corinthians 15:18 In-Context

16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either.
17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.
18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.
19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.
20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 6,20; S Matthew 9:24
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