1 Corinthians 15:19

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:19

BSB
If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.
AKJV
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
CPDV
If we have hope in Christ for this life only, then we are more miserable than all men.
ERV
If in this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most pitiable.
NHEB
If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all people most to be pitied.
SMT
If in this life only we have been hoping in Christ, we are more to be compassionated than all men.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:19
Summary
Earthly-only hope in Christ produces hopelessness
Event
Paul describes believers' miserable state
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching