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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The last enemy to be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And the last enemy to be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The last enemy to be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br /><i>The</i> last enemy to be abolished <i>is</i> death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy <i>that</i> shall be destroyed <i>is</i> death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The last enemy <i>that</i> will be destroyed <i>is</i> death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy that will be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The last enemy that will be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The last enemy that will be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The last enemy to be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be abolished <i>and</i> put to an end is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The last enemy that shall be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and the last enemy he destroys will be death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The last enemy that shall be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The last enemy he will destroy is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The last enemy to be defeated will be death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The last enemy to be done away with is death, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be eliminated is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy that will be abolished is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The last enemy that is to be overthrown is Death;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy that will be abolished is death. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The last enemy is done away with—death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br /><i>The</i> last enemy to be abolished <i>is</i> death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> the last enemy is done away -- death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The last enemy, death, is left unemployed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the enemy death shall be destroyed last: For he hath put all things under his feet. And whereas he saith, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Lastly, the enemy called death shall be destroyed. For he has subjected all things under his feet. And although he says,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The last enemy to be destroyed is death,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The last enemy to be destroyed is death.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And the last enemy death shall be destroyed.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />The last enemy, Death, shall be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Death the last enemy is destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />The last enemy shall be destroyed, death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the last enemy that shall be destroyed, is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The last enemy that is to be overthrown is Death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />As the last enemy, death is abolished;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />The last enemy <i>that</i> is destroyed <i>is</i> death:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3436" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">The Order of Resurrection</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschatos (Adj-NMS) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">The last</a> <a href="/greek/2190.htm" title="2190: echthros (Adj-NMS) -- Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.">enemy</a> <a href="/greek/2673.htm" title="2673: katargeitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively.">to be destroyed is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatos (N-NMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">27</span>For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14</a></span><br />Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a></span><br />Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-9.htm">Romans 6:9</a></span><br />For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a></span><br />And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12-21</a></span><br />Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a></span><br />He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a></span><br />I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a></span><br />For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a></span><br />who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">2 Corinthians 5:4</a></span><br />For while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a></span><br />Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a></span><br />For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a></span><br />And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-55.htm">1 Corinthians 15:55</a></b></br> O death, where <i>is</i> thy sting? O grave, where <i>is</i> thy victory?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a></b></br> He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a></b></br> I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Abolished</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Annulled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">Last</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Power</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">Abolished</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">Annulled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">End</a> <a href="/galatians/4-16.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">Last</a> <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-43.htm">Power</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">By Christ's resurrection,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">he proves the necessity of our resurrection, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-16.htm">against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">The fruit,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-35.htm">and the manner thereof;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The last enemy</b><br>In the context of <a href="/1_corinthians/15.htm">1 Corinthians 15</a>, Paul is addressing the resurrection of the dead, affirming the victory of Christ over all powers. The term "enemy" here refers to forces opposed to God's kingdom. Death is personified as an adversary, highlighting its opposition to God's life-giving power. This aligns with the biblical narrative where death entered through sin (Genesis 3) and is consistently depicted as an antagonist to God's purposes (<a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a>).<p><b>to be destroyed</b><br>The Greek term used implies a complete and final defeat. This destruction is not merely a temporary cessation but an ultimate eradication. In the eschatological framework, this points to the end times when Christ will fully establish His reign. The destruction of death is part of the broader victory over all dominions and authorities (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24-25</a>), fulfilling the promise of a new creation where death will be no more (<a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>).<p><b>is death</b><br>Death, as the final enemy, signifies the culmination of Christ's redemptive work. In biblical theology, death is the consequence of sin (<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>), and its defeat is essential for the restoration of creation. The resurrection of Jesus is the firstfruits of this victory (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>), guaranteeing the future resurrection of believers. This promise is rooted in Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a>, which foretells the swallowing up of death forever. The ultimate destruction of death affirms the hope of eternal life and the complete restoration of God's intended order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing theological insights and practical guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which presented unique challenges to the early Christian community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/resurrection_of_christ.htm">Resurrection of Christ</a></b><br>The central event in Christian theology that Paul discusses in this chapter, emphasizing its significance for believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/death.htm">Death</a></b><br>Personified as an enemy in this verse, representing the ultimate consequence of sin and the final obstacle to eternal life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_second_coming_of_christ.htm">The Second Coming of Christ</a></b><br>An event anticipated by Christians when Christ will return to defeat all enemies, including death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_death_as_an_enemy.htm">The Reality of Death as an Enemy</a></b><br>Death is not a natural part of God's original creation but a result of sin. Recognizing it as an enemy helps us understand the need for redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_victory_through_christ.htm">The Victory Through Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' resurrection is the assurance of victory over death. Believers can live with hope, knowing that death is not the end.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_eternity.htm">Living in Light of Eternity</a></b><br>Understanding that death will be destroyed encourages Christians to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and evangelism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Importance of the Resurrection</a></b><br>The resurrection is central to Christian faith. It validates Jesus' victory over death and promises believers a future resurrection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_second_coming.htm">Hope in the Second Coming</a></b><br>The anticipation of Christ's return and the final defeat of death provides comfort and motivation to persevere in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_called_by_god_mean.htm">Is death the last enemy to be destroyed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_death_the_final_enemy.htm">Is death the last enemy to be destroyed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'no_more_death'_fit_with_judgment.htm">How does the promise that there will be “no more death” (Revelation 21:4) align with other biblical passages about final judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'firstborn_of_death'_literal.htm">Job 18:13: Is there any scientific or historical basis for “the firstborn of death” describing a literal force or being? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.</span> This rendering might imply that other enemies should still exist, though Death should be the last who would be destroyed. The original is more forcible, and implies, "Last of enemies doomed to annulment is Death;" or, as in Tyndale's version, "Lastly, Death the enemy shall be destroyed;" or, as in the Rhemish Version, "And at the last, Death the enemy scal be distried." The present, "is being annulled," is the <span class="accented">praesens futurascens</span>, or the present of which the accomplishment is regarded as already begun and continuing by an inevitable law. Death and Hades and the devil, "who hath the power of death," are all doomed to abolition (<a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a>; <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a>; <a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[The] last</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσχατος</span> <span class="translit">(eschatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> </span><span class="str2">Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enemy</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐχθρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(echthros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2190.htm">Strong's 2190: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be destroyed [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">καταργεῖται</span> <span class="translit">(katargeitai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2673.htm">Strong's 2673: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">death.</span><br /><span class="grk">θάνατος</span> <span class="translit">(thanatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy that will be abolished (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 15:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 15:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 15:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 15:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>