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If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> They are buried as natural human bodies, but they will be raised as spiritual bodies. For just as there are natural bodies, there are also spiritual bodies. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">King James Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/15.htm">New King James Version</a> It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> it is sown a natural body [mortal, suited to earth], it is raised a spiritual body [immortal, suited to heaven]. As surely as there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As surely as there are physical bodies, there are spiritual bodies. And our physical bodies will be changed into spiritual bodies. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It is planted as a physical body. It comes back to life as a spiritual body. As there is a physical body, so there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> When buried, it is a physical body; when raised, it will be a spiritual body. There is, of course, a physical body, so there has to be a spiritual body. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> It is planted a physical body but is raised a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/15.htm">NET Bible</a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body and there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> an animal body is sown, a spiritual body is raised. As surely as there is an animal body, so there is also a spiritual body.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body; there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/15.htm">World English Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body and there is also a spiritual body. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body; there is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body; there is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> It is sown an animated body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animated body, and there is a spiritual body.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> It is sown a natural body, it shall rise a spiritual body. If there be a natural body, there is also a spiritual body, as it is written: <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> What is sown with an animal body shall rise with a spiritual body. If there is an animal body, there is also a spiritual one. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/15.htm">New American Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual one. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It is sown a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual body.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> It is sown an animal body; a spiritual body rises, for there is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> it is sown an animal body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> It is sown a psychical body; it is raised a pneumatical body. If there is a psychical body, there is also a pneumatical (body). <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> it is sown an animal body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it is sown an animal body, it will rise a spiritual body, there is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> an animal body is sown, a spiritual body is raised. As surely as there is an animal body, so there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> it is sown an animal body, it is raised a spiritual body: for there is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/15-44.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=3595" 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 Body</a> …43It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. 44<a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speiretai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">It is sown</a> <a href="/greek/5591.htm" title="5591: psychikon (Adj-NNS) -- Animal, natural, sensuous. From psuche; sensitive, i.e. Animate.">a natural</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-NNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body;</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egeiretai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">it is raised</a> <a href="/greek/4152.htm" title="4152: pneumatikon (Adj-NNS) -- Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious.">a spiritual</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-NNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body.</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/5591.htm" title="5591: psychikon (Adj-NNS) -- Animal, natural, sensuous. From psuche; sensitive, i.e. Animate.">a natural</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-NNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/4152.htm" title="4152: pneumatikon (Adj-NNS) -- Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious.">a spiritual body.</a> 45So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being;” the last Adam a life-giving spirit.…<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="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a> Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a> who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a> And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... <a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a> The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a> For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, <a href="/romans/6-5.htm">Romans 6:5</a> For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/37-5.htm">Ezekiel 37:5-10</a> This is what the Lord GOD says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will come to life. / I will attach tendons to you and make flesh grow upon you and cover you with skin. I will put breath within you so that you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” / So I prophesied as I had been commanded. And as I prophesied, there was suddenly a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to bone. ... <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/john/5-28.htm">John 5:28-29</a> 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. <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Romans 8:23</a> Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-14.htm">2 Corinthians 4:14</a> knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence. <a href="/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4</a> When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a> Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.there is a spiritual.<a href="/luke/24-31.htm">Luke 24:31</a> And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.<a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19,26</a> Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/28-5.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-42.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-15.htm">Equally</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-14.htm">Natural</a> <a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Physical</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-43.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-43.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-43.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">Body</a> <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Equally</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Natural</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Physical</a> <a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-18.htm">Surely</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>It is sown a natural body; This phrase refers to the physical body that humans possess during their earthly life. The term "sown" suggests the idea of planting a seed, which is a metaphor for burial after death. In biblical context, the natural body is subject to decay and mortality, as seen in <a href="/genesis/3-19.htm">Genesis 3:19</a>, where God tells Adam that he will return to the ground. The natural body is characterized by its earthly limitations and is part of the fallen world, as described in <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Romans 8:20-23</a>, which speaks of creation's subjection to futility and longing for redemption.it is raised a spiritual body. The "spiritual body" refers to the transformed, glorified body believers will receive at the resurrection. This transformation is a key aspect of Christian eschatology, as described in <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Philippians 3:21</a>, where Paul speaks of Christ transforming our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. The spiritual body is imperishable and immortal, as further explained in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53-54</a>. This transformation is made possible through the power of the Holy Spirit, aligning with the promise of eternal life and the new creation in <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>, where death and suffering are no more.If there is a natural body, This conditional statement emphasizes the reality of the physical, earthly existence. The natural body is a tangible, observable reality, as evidenced by the life and death of all humans. The existence of the natural body is a foundational truth that underscores the need for redemption and resurrection. This concept is rooted in the creation narrative, where God formed man from the dust of the ground (<a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a>), highlighting the physical nature of human life.there is also a spiritual body. The assurance of a spiritual body is grounded in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who is the "firstfruits" of those who have fallen asleep (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>). This promise of a spiritual body is a cornerstone of Christian hope, affirming that just as Christ was raised, so too will believers be raised in a glorified state. The spiritual body is not merely an ethereal existence but a real, tangible form that reflects the fullness of life in God's presence, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>, where believers are promised to be like Christ when He appears.<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, addressing the church in Corinth, providing teachings on the resurrection of the dead. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, where the early Christian church faced various challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/r/resurrection.htm">Resurrection</a> The event of being raised from the dead, central to Christian belief, particularly concerning Jesus Christ and the future resurrection of believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_dual_nature_of_humanity.htm">Understanding the Dual Nature of Humanity</a> Recognize that humans possess both a natural and a spiritual aspect. The natural body is temporary, while the spiritual body is eternal. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_resurrection.htm">Hope in the Resurrection</a> Embrace the hope and assurance of the resurrection, which promises a future transformation and eternal life with God. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_an_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with an Eternal Perspective</a> Live life with the awareness of the spiritual reality and the future resurrection, influencing daily decisions and priorities. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> Acknowledge that the transformation from a natural to a spiritual body is made possible through Jesus Christ, encouraging a deeper relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Find comfort in the promise of a spiritual body, which provides strength and hope during earthly struggles and suffering.<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/what_defines_a_spiritual_body.htm">What defines a spiritual body?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_hymn_writer_philip_bliss.htm">What defines a spiritual body?</a> <a href="/q/what_age_will_we_be_in_heaven.htm">What age will we be in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_resurrection_body.htm">What is a resurrection body?</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>(44) It is sown a natural body.--Here is a further and different application of the three analogies. It is not only that there is a variety of body in these illustrations, but there is also an adaptability. The "body" which a plant has when it is in the form of seed is suited to the condition in which seed is placed; the "body" which it has when grown into a plant is suited to the changed conditions in which a plant exists; the "flesh" in the "body" form of a bird is suited to its sphere of life; the "flesh" in the "body" form of a fish is suited to its condition; and so on. It is not an accidental but a purposely adapted variety. So it will be in the variety of "bodies" for Humanity. A man's organism is sown (i.e., is born into this world) a natural body; it is raised (through and by death) a spiritual body. The body which we have here on earth is suited with a marvellous detail of adaptability to the life, physical and intellectual, amid which we are placed, and of which we form a part. It is, however, a hindrance to the spiritual man in each of us. (See 2 Corinthians 5) There will be a time for each when the body will become as perfectly adapted to the spiritual man in each as the human body here is to the natural man--no longer its hindrance, but its help. The "willing spirit" will then never be hampered and thwarted by a "weak flesh;" the body, having become spiritual itself, will be spiritually strong.There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.--This emphatic assertion that there are two bodies for man--as really as seed and a blossom are two bodies yet the same plant--is introductory to the further thought introduced in the next verse.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 44. - A natural body. The adjective is the word ψυχικόν, which is so difficult to translate; it means a body only animated by the psyche, or natural life. The word is sometimes in our Authorized Version rendered "carnal." A spiritual body. The apparent contradiction in terms is inevitable. The thing meant is a body which is not under the sway of corporeal desires or of intellectual and passionate impulses, but is wholly dominated by the Spirit, and therefore has no desire or capacity to fulfil the lusts of the flesh. There is. The better supported reading (א, A, B, C, D, F, G), is, if there is a natural body, etc. The existence of the one is no more impossible than the existence of the other. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/15-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It is sown σπείρεται (speiretai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. a natural ψυχικόν (psychikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5591.htm">Strong's 5591: </a> Animal, natural, sensuous. From psuche; sensitive, i.e. Animate. body; σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. it is raised ἐγείρεται (egeiretai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. a spiritual πνευματικόν (pneumatikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4152.htm">Strong's 4152: </a> Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. body. σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. If Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. there is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a natural ψυχικόν (psychikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5591.htm">Strong's 5591: </a> Animal, natural, sensuous. From psuche; sensitive, i.e. Animate. body, σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. there is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a spiritual [body]. πνευματικόν (pneumatikon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4152.htm">Strong's 4152: </a> Spiritual. 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