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1 Corinthians 15

1 Corinthians 15:8

The Resurrection of Christ · 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
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Translations

Modern
And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.
Traditional
And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
Literal
And last of all, as to one of untimely birth, He appeared also to me.
Latin
…novissime autem omnium tamquam abortivo, visus est et mihi.

Original

Greek
English
And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.

Notes

1 Corinthians 15:8–9

  • as to one of untimely birth: This phrase can refer to a miscarriage or stillbirth. Here it might describe the unusual way Paul converted, the negative view some opponents had of his role as an apostle, or his own feelings of unworthiness to be an apostle. The main focus is on God's extraordinary grace to Paul, who once persecuted Christ’s followers (see Galatians 1:13; Philippians 3:6; compare Acts 8:3; 9:1–2).

  • He appeared to me also: Paul met the risen Christ during his conversion (see 1 Corinthians 9:1; Acts 9:3–6; Galatians 1:15–16).

1 Corinthians 15:1–11

Paul summarizes the good news about Jesus he preached.

1 Corinthians 15:1–58

Some church members doubted a future resurrection of the dead. Paul reassures them and addresses their skeptical questions by discussing the nature of a resurrection body.

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death First Letter to the Corinthians Glorification Gospel Heaven Inspiration of the Bible Intermediate State Judaizers Miscarriage New Creation, New Creature Paul the Apostle Place of the Dead Resurrection Spirit of Jesus Christ Witness

Topics

Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Appears to Paul (On the Road to Damascus) Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Paul: His Vision and Conversion Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Apostles: Witnesses of the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Paul