1 Corinthians 15:40

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:40

BSB

There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But the splendor of the heavenly bodies is of one degree, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is of another.

AKJV

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

CPDV

Also, there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. But while the one, certainly, has the glory of heaven, the other has the glory of earth.

ERV

There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

NHEB

There are also celestial bodies, and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial differs from that of the terrestrial.

SMT

And celestial bodies, and terrestrial bodies: but truly one the glory of the celestial, and another that of the terrestrial.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 15:40

TherearealsoG2532Conjunction celestialG2032Adjective bodiesG4983Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction bodiesG4983Noun Neuter terrestrialG1919Adjective butG3303 theG235Conjunction gloryG1391Noun FeminineofthecelestialG2032AdjectiveisoneG2087Adjective andG1161ConjunctionthegloryoftheterrestrialG1919AdjectiveisanotherG2087Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:40

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:40

Summary

Heavenly and earthly bodies differ vastly

Event

Comparing heavenly and earthly bodies

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD