1 Corinthians 15:14

And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:14

BSB

And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.

AKJV

And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

CPDV

And if Christ has not risen, then our preaching is useless, and your faith is also useless.

ERV

and if Christ hath not been raised, then is our preaching vain, your faith also is vain.

NHEB

If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith also is in vain.

SMT

And if Christ has not risen, then our proclaiming vain, and also your faith vain.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 15:14

AndG1161Conjunction ifG1487Conjunction ChristG5547Adjective beG1453Verb notG3756 risenG1453Verb thenG686isourG2257 preachingG2782Noun Neuter vainG2756Adjective andG2532Conjunction yourG5216 faithG4102Noun Feminine isG1161Conjunction alsoG2532Conjunction vainG2756Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:14

Summary

Invalid resurrection invalidates Christian proclamation and belief

Event

Paul shows preaching becomes vain

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD