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Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I delivered to you in the foremost what also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">King James Bible</a> For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">New King James Version</a> For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For I handed down to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to [that which] the Scriptures [foretold], <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I told you the most important part of the message exactly as it was told to me. This part is: Christ died for our sins, as the Scriptures say. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I passed on to you the most important points of doctrine that I had received: Christ died to take away our sins as the Scriptures predicted. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> I passed on to you what I received, which is of the greatest importance: that Christ died for our sins, as written in the Scriptures; <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> For I passed on to you the most important points that I received: The Messiah died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/net/1_corinthians/15.htm">NET Bible</a> For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received--that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For I delivered to you first of all, that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I repeated to you the all-important fact which also I had been taught, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; <a href="/web/1_corinthians/15.htm">World English Bible</a> For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For I delivered to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Writings, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I delivered to you in the foremost what also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for I delivered to you first, what also I did receive, that Christ died for our sins, according to the Writings, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For I delivered to you among the first, what I also received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the writings;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For I delivered unto you first of all, which I also received: how that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures: <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I handed on to you, first of all, what I also received: that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures; <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Bible</a> For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I delivered to you first of all that which I had also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For I have declared to you from the first, according to that which I have received: The Messiah died for the sake of our sins, just as it is written;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For I delivered to you among the first things, that which I also received: That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For I delivered unto you in the first place that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For I delivered to you among the first things that which I also had received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures; <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I acquainted you chiefly with what I received myself, that Christ died for our sins, as the scriptures foretold: <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I repeated to you the all-important fact which also I had been taught, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For I delivered to you, among the first things, that which also I received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For in the first place I delivered to you, that which I also received, to wit, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures: <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3258" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">The Resurrection of Christ</a> …2By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. 3<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: parelabon (V-AIA-1S) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">I received</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: Paredōka (V-AIA-1S) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">I passed on</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">as of</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtois (Adj-DNP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first importance:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apethanen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">died</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiōn (N-GFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sins</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphas (N-AFP) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scriptures,</a> 4that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5-6</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Romans 5:6-8</a> For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. / Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. / But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a> He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Galatians 1:4</a> who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <a href="/1_john/2-2.htm">1 John 2:2</a> He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23-24</a> He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. <a href="/romans/4-25.htm">Romans 4:25</a> He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification. <a href="/1_john/4-10.htm">1 John 4:10</a> And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. <a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Luke 24:46-47</a> And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Acts 3:18</a> But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10-12</a> Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;I delivered.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1,2</a> Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God… <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2,23</a> Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you… <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17</a> Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.Christ.<a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.<a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;<a href="/romans/4-25.htm">Romans 4:25</a> Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.according.<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.<a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1-31</a> To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? … <a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Psalm 69:1-36</a> To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul… See on<a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26,27,46</a> Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? … <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Acts 3:18</a> But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.<a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Acts 26:22,23</a> Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-26.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Importance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-27.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-11.htm">Underwent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-15.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">First</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Importance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Received</a> <a href="/genesis/44-6.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-17.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/galatians/1-12.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Underwent</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 15</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">By Christ's resurrection,</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">he proves the necessity of our resurrection, </a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-16.htm">against all such as deny the resurrection of the body.</a> 21. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">The fruit,</a> 35. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-35.htm">and the manner thereof;</a> 51. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">and of the resurrection of those who shall be found alive at the last day.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: This phrase highlights the apostolic tradition and the transmission of core Christian beliefs. Paul emphasizes that the message he is delivering is not of his own invention but something he received, likely through revelation and instruction from other apostles (<a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Galatians 1:11-12</a>). The phrase "of first importance" underscores the foundational nature of the gospel message. In the early church, oral tradition was crucial for preserving teachings before the New Testament was fully written and compiled. This reflects the Jewish tradition of passing down teachings through generations, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>.that Christ died for our sins This statement is central to Christian doctrine, affirming the sacrificial death of Jesus as atonement for humanity's sins. The concept of substitutionary atonement is rooted in the Old Testament sacrificial system, particularly the sin offerings described in Leviticus. The death of Christ fulfills the prophecy of the Suffering Servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who bears the iniquities of many. The phrase also connects to the Passover lamb (Exodus 12), a type of Christ, symbolizing deliverance from sin and death.according to the Scriptures, This phrase asserts that Christ's death was in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and not a random event. Scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a> and <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> provide detailed descriptions of the suffering and purpose of the Messiah's death. The phrase indicates the continuity and consistency of God's redemptive plan throughout the Bible. It also reflects the early Christian practice of interpreting Jesus' life and mission through the lens of Hebrew Scriptures, affirming the divine inspiration and authority of the biblical text.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to address various issues and to affirm the core truths of the Christian faith. 2. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ (Jesus Christ)</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the Messiah who died for the sins of humanity, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and moral challenges, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a> The event of Jesus Christ's death on the cross, which is the focal point of the gospel message Paul is emphasizing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_scriptures.htm">The Scriptures</a> Refers to the Old Testament prophecies and writings that foretold the coming of the Messiah and His sacrificial death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_primacy_of_the_gospel.htm">The Primacy of the Gospel</a> The message of Christ's death for our sins is of "first importance." It is the foundation of Christian faith and should be central in our teaching and evangelism. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Christ's death was "according to the Scriptures," affirming the reliability and divine inspiration of the Bible. Believers can trust in God's promises and His plan of salvation. <a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_atonement.htm">The Necessity of Atonement</a> The phrase "for our sins" highlights the necessity of atonement. Recognizing our sinfulness and need for a Savior is crucial for genuine faith. <a href="/topical/r/receiving_and_delivering_the_gospel.htm">Receiving and Delivering the Gospel</a> Paul received this message and faithfully delivered it. Christians are called to both receive the gospel personally and share it with others. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_the_gospel.htm">Living in Light of the Gospel</a> Understanding the significance of Christ's sacrifice should lead to a life of gratitude, obedience, and transformation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15</a> <a href="/q/brethren_church_beliefs.htm">What are the beliefs of the Brethren Church?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_rise_on_the_third_day.htm">Did Jesus rise from the dead on the third day?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_jesus'_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus' resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_aid_in_life's_challenges.htm">How can faith help overcome life's challenges?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) For I delivered . . .--Here follows the explanation and illustration of what he meant, in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm" title="By which also you are saved, if you keep in memory what I preached to you, unless you have believed in vain.">1Corinthians 15:2</a>, by "with what word I preached the gospel." We see here what the subject of apostolic teaching was--not indeed all the gospel that the Apostle taught, but what he considered of the first importance, and therefore put in the forefront of his teaching--viz., the historical fact of Christ's death for our sins, His burial, His resurrection. This was the first Creed of Christendom.For our sins.--Not only because of, but in behalf of our sins, in order to take them away (<a href="/galatians/1-4.htm" title="Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:">Galatians 1:4</a>; <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm" title="Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.">1Peter 2:24</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm" title="And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.">1John 3:5</a>). The fact of the Atonement was not something evolved by the Apostle's own consciousness, but a fact revealed to him by Christ. (See <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm" title="For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:">1Corinthians 11:23</a>, and Note there.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - First of all; literally, among the first things; but this idiom means "first of all." It does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, but is found in <a href="/genesis/33-2.htm">Genesis 33:2</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">2 Samuel 5:8</a> (LXX.). This testimony to the Resurrection is very remarkable, because: 1. It is the completest summary. 2. It refers to some incidents which are not mentioned in the Gospels. 3. It declares that the death and resurrection of Christ were a subject of ancient prophecy. . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I received παρέλαβον (parelabon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. I passed on Παρέδωκα (Paredōka) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. as of ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. first importance: πρώτοις (prōtois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. died ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. sins ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Scriptures, γραφάς (graphas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. 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