1 Corinthians 15:19

19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.

1 Corinthians 15:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
ESV
19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
NLT
19 And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.
MSG
19 If all we get out of Christ is a little inspiration for a few short years, we're a pretty sorry lot.
CSB
19 If we have placed our hope in Christ for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone.

1 Corinthians 15:19 In-Context

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.
21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Corinthians 4:9
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