1 Corinthians 15:29

Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:29

BSB
If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?
AKJV
Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?
CPDV
Otherwise, what will those who are being baptized for the dead do, if the dead do not rise again at all? Why then are they being baptized for them?
ERV
Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?
NHEB
Or else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?
SMT
For what shall they do being immersed for the dead, if in fine the dead rise not? and why are they immersed for the dead?

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:29

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:29
Summary
Proxy baptism practice questions resurrection doctrine
Place
Corinth
Event
Paul questions baptism practice
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching