1 Corinthians 15:46

Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:46

BSB
The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual.
AKJV
However, that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
CPDV
So what is, at first, not spiritual, but animal, next becomes spiritual.
ERV
Howbeit that is not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; then that which is spiritual.
NHEB
However that which is spiritual is not first, but that which is natural, then that which is spiritual.
SMT
But the first not spiritual, but animated; then the spiritual.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:46

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:46
Summary
Natural existence precedes spiritual renewal
Event
Explaining sequence of renewal
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching