1 Corinthians 15:50

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 15:50

BSB

Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

AKJV

Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

CPDV

Now I say this, brothers, because flesh and blood is not able to possess the kingdom of God; neither will what is corrupt possess what is incorrupt.

ERV

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

NHEB

Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

SMT

And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 15:50

NowG1161Conjunction thisG5124IsayG5346Verb brethrenG80Noun Masculine thatG3754Conjunction fleshG4561Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction bloodG129 cannotG3756 inheritG2816VerbthekingdomG932Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine neitherG3761Conjunction dothG2816Verb corruptionG5356Noun Feminine inheritG2816Verb incorruptionG861Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:50

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 15:50

Summary

Mortal flesh cannot enter God's kingdom

Event

Stating condition for heavenly entry

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD