Oct 22, 2015. I tell you a mystery. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 15Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God, because (T)we have testified of God that He raised up Christ, whom He did not raise upif in fact the dead do not rise. 9Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. Perhaps baptism is used here in a figure, for afflictions, sufferings, and martyrdom, as ( matthew 20:22 matthew 20:23 ) . As his chief view is the doctrine of the resurrection, he introduces this by recommending the Gospel in general, or by observing that this is a principal doctrine which should be remembered and retained, because it was the Gospel which he had preached, and they had received, and had hitherto persevered in, 1Co 15:1 and besides was essential to salvation, and the means of it, by which they would be saved, if they retained it, except their faith in it was in vain, as it would be should they drop it, 1Co 15:2. how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? The victory consists in the defeat of death by the Resurrection, and the forgiveness of sin through Christ's atone-merit, and the nailing to his cross of the torn and abrogated Law which made us slaves to sin and death ( Colossians 2:14 ). All the apostles agreed in this testimony; by this faith they lived, and in this faith they died. 35But someone will ask, dHow are the dead raised? have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. Sign up to receive news and updates about the ESV: Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Articles Messages Books Podcasts Filter Resources By 1 Corinthians 15:910, Part 3. 23But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then (AE)at his coming (AF)those who belong to Christ. Verses 35-50 1. 26The last enemy to be pdestroyed is death. On the contrary, (R)I worked harder than any of them, (S)though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. (BM)We shall not all sleep, (BN)but we shall all be changed, 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. This truth is confirmed by Old Testament prophecies; and many saw Christ after he was risen. 38 But God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body. 42(AZ)So is it with the resurrection of the dead. 2 Cor. 21:4, John 1:29; Gal. With what kind of body do they come?. Why then are they baptized for the dead? As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven. WebA Glorious Body 35 But someone will say, How are the dead raised up? 26(AF)The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. 54When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: 56The sting of death is sin, and zthe power of sin is the law. 13Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 30If a revelation is made to another sitting there, wlet the first be silent. 3 For v Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, w The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me. Web(1) Moreover, brethren. There is a great variety among other bodies, as there is among plants. Articles Messages Books Podcasts Filter Resources By 1 Corinthians 15:910, Part 3. We will find grace to help us when we need it. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. sWe shall not all sleep, tbut we shall all be changed, 1 Corinthians 15 3cIf I give away all I have, and dif I deliver up my body to be burned,1 but have not love, I gain nothing. Of the apostle's doctrine not a trace can be found in all the teaching of philosophers. 39For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. 9For (P)I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because (Q)I persecuted the church of God. 19If in Christ we have hope2 in this life only, ewe are of all people most to be pitied. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. 54When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: (H)Death is swallowed up in victory.55(I)O death, where is your victory? 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 4The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 7Then he appeared to (M)James, then (N)to all the apostles. What Does "I Believe! John Piper ESV Text Edition: 2016. (20-34) Objections against it answered. 36Or was it from you that the word of God came? As to the bodies which shall rise. Web For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, Tools 1Co 15:4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, Tools 1Co 15:5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. WebPulpit Commentary. 14sPursue love, and tearnestly desire the uspiritual gifts, especially that you may vprophesy. 51 Behold! 13If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 20All the brothers send you greetings. Web20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 3And when I arrive, I will send ithose whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4eLove is patient and fkind; love gdoes not envy or boast; it his not arrogant 6it kdoes not rejoice at wrongdoing, but lrejoices with the truth. 20But now (X)Christ is risen from the dead, and has become (Y)the firstfruits of those who have [d]fallen asleep. The victory consists in the defeat of death by the Resurrection, and the forgiveness of sin through Christ's atone-merit, and the nailing to his cross of the torn and abrogated Law which made us slaves to sin and death ( Colossians 2:14 ). 1 Corinthians 15 Why Are There So Many Different Bible Translations? 23But qI call God to witness against meit was rto spare you that I refrained from coming again to Corinth. The sting of death is sin; but Christ, by dying, has taken out this sting; he has made atonement for sin, he has obtained remission of it. 24Then comes the end, when he delivers mthe kingdom to God the Father after destroying nevery rule and every authority and power. And with what body do they come? 36 Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies. 1 Corinthians 15 1:13-16, I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because. uLet all things be done for building up. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. 32What do I gain if, humanly speaking, wI fought with beasts at Ephesus? 31I protest, brothers, by umy pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, vI die every day! 33For God is not a God of xconfusion but of peace. This apostle was highly favoured, but he always had a low opinion of himself, and expressed it. 51 Behold! If the dead are not raised, xLet us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. 27:13; Zech. 39For not all flesh is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. To the second inquiry; The grain undergoes a great change; and so will the dead, when they rise and live again. The apostle, in this chapter, recommends the Gospel, and gives a summary of it, proves the resurrection of Christ, and by various arguments establishes the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, and answers objections made unto it. by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 41There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 6and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may mhelp me on my journey, wherever I go. 45Thus it is written, The first man Adam became a living being;e the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 28When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all. 8:2, 10]. I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; dI will sing praise with my spirit, but I will esing with my mind also. 9:27, John 5:21; 6:57; [Rom. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 1 Corinthians 15 12Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 1 Corinthians 15 16For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 8For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers,2 of mthe affliction we experienced in Asia. 11but if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be ca foreigner to the speaker and the speaker a foreigner to me. lAquila and Prisca, together with mthe church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. The human body in its present form, and with its wants and weaknesses, cannot enter or enjoy the kingdom of God. 37 And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grainperhaps wheat or some other grain. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. Verses 1-11 The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond the grave. For, Matt. 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. cI say this to your shame. The seed dies, though a part of it springs into new life, though how it is we cannot fully understand. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. Start your free trial today! WebChapter 15. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 34Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. 12For pnow we see in a mirror dimly, but qthen face to face. 20:8; Ps. 15Because I was sure of this, bI wanted to come to you first, so that you might have ca second dexperience of grace. Their original is also taken notice of, the one being of the earth, the other front heaven, 1Co 15:47 and so accordingly the offspring of the one, and of the other, are different; the offspring of the first Adam are earthly like him, and have a natural body, as he had; the offspring of the second Adam are heavenly, as he was, and will have a body like to his; for as they bear the image of the first man, from whom they naturally descend, by having a natural body like to his, so they must bear the image of the second man, the Lord from heaven, by having a spiritual body fashioned like to his glorious body, 1Co 15:48,49. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 25:8; [Heb. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy, I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died, John 1:29; Gal. 3fBlessed be the gGod and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and hGod of all comfort, 16hbe subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 2and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to youunless you believed in vain. 27:13; Zech. (55-58). Does the Doctrine of Original Sin Really Mean That I'm Guilty for Something Adam Did? The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption. 3:7, 8; 1 Tim. 1 Corinthians 15 The resurrection of the dead is further argued from the sufferings of the saints and martyrs of Jesus, for the sake of him and his Gospel, and particularly this doctrine of it, which are first figuratively expressed under the notion of a baptism, 1Co 15:29 and then more literally and clearly signified by being in jeopardy, and exposed to danger of life continually, 1Co 15:30 and which is exemplified in the case of the apostle himself, who was liable to death daily, 1Co 15:31 of which he gives a particular instance in his fighting with beasts at Ephesus. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. 4:16; [Isa. WebThe Resurrection of Christ. Hence terror and anguish. Web1. 53:10; Hos. 13So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 3:18; Phil. Hebrews 4:16 New International Readers Version (1998) (NIrV) 16 So let us boldly approach the throne of grace. of The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. 14And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. I tell you a mystery. I hope to spend some time with you, oif the Lord permits. The first man Adam became a living being; John 5:21; [John 6:33, 39, 40, 54, 57; Rom. 9 For n we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but o when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 22For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 3:5; Phil. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. For, How are the dead raised? 6kIf we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 56The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and. Classic sermons from John Piper. (20-34) Objections against it answered. 10But (P)by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, (Q)yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 5:1, 3; 1 Pet. 37And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 22:13; [Isa. 44It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Burying the dead, is like committing seed to the earth, that it may spring out of it again. Kristyn Getty is an award-winning singer-songwriter. 14just as you did xpartially understand usthat yon the day of our Lord Jesus zyou will boast of us as awe will boast of you. 12Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? (35-50) The mystery of the change that will be made on those living at Christ's second coming. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Tools 1Co 15:6 22and who has also oput his seal on us and pgiven us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.4. 10There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning, 47The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. 8:29; [2 Cor. 18:4; Rom. 58(BP)Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing (BQ)that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. WebA Glorious Body 35 But someone will say, How are the dead raised up? 37 And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grainperhaps wheat or some other grain. 1 Corinthians 15 37 And what you sow, you do not sow that body that shall be, but mere grainperhaps wheat or some other grain. 22:15; Is. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and (BJ)this mortal must put on immortality. the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 15Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel (A)I preached to you, which you received, (B)in which you stand, 2and by which (C)you are being saved, if you (D)hold fast to the word I preached to you(E)unless you believed in vain. 25For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 6After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have [b]fallen asleep. 9For vI am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because wI persecuted the church of God. (51-54) The believer's triumph over death and the grave, An exhortation to diligence. All rights reserved. 15:18; Gal. 1 Corinthians 15 rOn him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 31I affirm, by (AK)the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, (AL)I die daily. 13:7; [1 Pet. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15 Matt. WebInteractive Bible study with John Piper. 51Behold! Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. 9:1, Matt. 1 Corinthians 15 And to abound in the work of the Lord, always doing the Lord's service, and obeying the Lord's commands. 24Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 2. And the body follows the state of the soul. 32What do I gain if, humanly speaking, I fought with beasts at Ephesus? 46But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual. Cancel any time. Corinthians 15 And there is an absolute necessity for this, seeing bodies, in their present state, and case, as natural, mortal, and sinful, cannot be admitted into the possession of the kingdom and glory of the Lord, 1Co 15:50 but inasmuch as all will not die, and so be raised again, but some will be alive at the coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead, a difficulty arises how the living saints will come by spiritual bodies, in order to inherit the kingdom of God, without which they cannot inherit it: this difficulty the apostle removes, by making known a secret never divulged before, that at the same time the dead will be raised, which will be at the sounding of a trumpet; in a moment, at once the living saints will be changed, and become immortal and incorruptible, as the raised ones, 1Co 15:51,52 for so it must be that these corruptible and mortal bodies be clothed with incorruption and immortality, either by the resurrection of them, or a change upon them, when either way they will become spiritual, 1Co 15:53. 8Last of all, as to one untimely born, (O)he appeared also to me. 49Just (BI)as we have borne the image of the man of dust, (BJ)we shall[f] also bear the image of the man of heaven. 1 Corinthians 15 27:13; Zech. And with what body do they come? 36 Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies. 3 For v Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, w The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me. 44It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. 23But (AC)each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christs at His coming. this mortal body must put on immortality. 20But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as rI have been fully known. 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Then we will receive mercy. 11Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. 50I tell you this, brothers: (A)flesh and blood (B)cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 29Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others vweigh what is said. 20:14; 21:4]. Web1 Corinthians 15:50-58 English Standard Version Mystery and Victory 50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 15Now I would remind you, brothers,1 of the gospel gI preached to you, which you received, hin which you stand, I tell you a mystery. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 17Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? John Piper Help My Unbelief!" ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design, ESV Church Bible (Value Pew Bible) Case of 24, Ephesians, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition--cloth over board, eggplant, ESV Outreach Bible, New Testament - Softcover, ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set--black cloth over board with verse numbers and permanent slipcase. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. If the dead are not raised, (AR)Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. 33(AS)Do not be deceived: (AT)Bad company ruins good morals.[d] 34(AU)Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. 1 Corinthians 15 For bsome have no knowledge of God. For uthe trumpet will sound, and vthe dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. 45Thus it is written, (BB)The first man Adam became a living being;[e] (BC)the last Adam became a (BD)life-giving spirit. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 5For as we share abundantly in jChrists sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.1 The Order of Resurrection 23But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then kat his coming lthose who belong to Christ. 5and that qhe appeared to Cephas, then rto the twelve. 15Now I urge you, brothers3you know that ethe household4 of Stephanas were fthe first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves gto the service of the saints - Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory. 10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. 20:14; 21:4]. 48As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, (BH)so also are those who are of heaven. 7Then he appeared to sJames, then tto all the apostles. 1Now I would remind you, brothers,a of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 10but owhen the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. 2:14, 15; Rev. 7Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 1 Corinthians 15 28But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God. Ending soon! 1 Corinthians Verse 57. Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you unless you believed in vain. Salem Media Group. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. WebPulpit Commentary. all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that. 11sYou also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf tfor the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. (12-19) The resurrection of believers to eternal life. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. What is, or will become of those who have suffered many and great injuries, and have even lost their lives, for this doctrine of the resurrection, if the dead rise not at all? Web16 For if the dead are not raised, then not even Christ has been raised. 1 Corinthians 15 ESV - Bible Hub 53For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. Oct 22, 2015. How are the dead raised up? 2 u Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. This chapter is throughout occupied with the DOCTRINE OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. 24:31; 1 Thess. WebA Glorious Body 35 But someone will say, How are the dead raised up? Web1 Corinthians 15King James Version. Tools 1Co 15:6 3:6; 2 Cor. 16Now concerning1 ethe collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. 23If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, mwill they not say that you are out of your minds? Web1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, a did not come proclaiming to you the testimony b of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 19The churches of Asia send you greetings. 22Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign3 not for unbelievers but for believers. 5and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Used by permission. 10:20, Eph. I tell you a mystery. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. It idoes not insist on its own way; it jis not irritable or resentful;2 9 For n we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but o when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 6Now, brothers,1 if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some yrevelation or knowledge or prophecy or zteaching? 2:14; 1 John 5:4]; Rev. The former objection is that of those who opposed the doctrine, the latter of curious doubters. 17And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and (W)you are still in your sins. 56:12; Luke 12:19], John 5:21; [John 6:33, 39, 40, 54, 57; Rom. 3:5; Phil. 7For I do not want to see you now njust in passing. 41There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. (1-11) Those answered who deny the resurrection of the body. 49And (BD)as we have borne the image of the man of dust, (BE)we[l] shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man. Web(1) Moreover, brethren. 7mLove bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, eendures all things. Web16 Therefore let us approach with confidence to the throne of grace, in order that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 24Then comes the end, when He delivers (AD)the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power. 33yDo not be deceived: zBad company ruins good morals.4 31I protest, brothers, by my pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die every day! eWhat you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 7After that He was seen by James, then (L)by all the apostles. 37And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. O death, where is your sting?. I tell you a mystery. 58bTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in cthe work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord dyour labor is not in vain. Light + Truth. 15 Now I would remind you, brothers,[ a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to youunless you believed in vain. Then let us not sow to the flesh, of which we can only reap corruption. The bodies of the dead, when they rise, will be fitted for the heavenly bodies. 1 Corinthians 15 3For (F)I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died (G)for our sins (H)in accordance with the Scriptures, 4that he was buried, that he was raised (I)on the third day (J)in accordance with the Scriptures, 5and that (K)he appeared to Cephas, then (L)to the twelve.