1 Corinthians 15:18-19 The Resurrection of the Dead

18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost.

19 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

Meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:18-19

1 Corinthians 15:18 underscores the profound hope anchored in Christ's resurrection. Without His triumph over death, those who have died in Christ would remain eternally lost. This verse calls believers to celebrate the resurrection as the cornerstone of their faith and ultimate redemption.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 15:18-19

Acts 13:36 - “For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried w... Click to read the verse Acts 13:36 Click to read the verse Acts 13:36

1 Thessalonians 4:16 - For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the arc... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:16

John 11:11 - After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I a... Click to read the verse John 11:11 Click to read the verse John 11:11

Acts 7:60 - Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had... Click to read the verse Acts 7:60 Click to read the verse Acts 7:60

Revelation 14:13 - Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:13

John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even t... Click to read the verse John 11:25 Click to read the verse John 11:25

1 Corinthians 15:51 - Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:51 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:51

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 - The Coming of the Lord Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep,... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Proverbs 25:22 - In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:22

1 Corinthians 15:6 - After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of who... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:6