1 Corinthians 15:53

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal [must] put on immortality.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For this material which can decay must be clothed with imperishability, this which is mortal must be clothed with immortality.

Berean Standard Bible:

For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.

American Standard Version:

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} this{G5124} corruptible{G5349} must{G1163} put on{G1746} incorruption{G861}, and{G2532} this{G5124} mortal{G2349} must put on{G1746} immortality{G110}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 5:2

  • For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

2 Corinthians 5:4

  • For we that are in [this] tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

1 John 3:2

  • Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Romans 2:7

  • To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Romans 13:12

  • The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

Romans 13:14

  • But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof].

Ephesians 4:24

  • And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15:53

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G5124
    There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τοῦτο
    Transliteration: toûto
    Pronunciation: too'-to
    Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
  3. Strong's Number: G5349
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φθαρτός
    Transliteration: phthartós
    Pronunciation: fthar-tos'
    Description: from φθείρω; decayed, i.e. (by implication) perishable:--corruptible.
  4. Strong's Number: G1163
    There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δεῖ
    Transliteration: deî
    Pronunciation: die
    Description: 3rd person singular active present of δέω; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):--behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
  5. Strong's Number: G1746
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐνδύω
    Transliteration: endýō
    Pronunciation: en-doo'-o
    Description: from ἐν and δύνω (in the sense of sinking into a garment); to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively):--array, clothe (with), endue, have (put) on.
  6. Strong's Number: G861
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀφθαρσία
    Transliteration: aphtharsía
    Pronunciation: af-thar-see'-ah
    Description: from ἄφθαρτος; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; (figuratively) genuineness:--immortality, incorruption, sincerity.
  7. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  8. Strong's Number: G2349
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θνητός
    Transliteration: thnētós
    Pronunciation: thnay-tos'
    Description: from θνήσκω; liable to die:--mortal(-ity).
  9. Strong's Number: G110
    There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀθανασία
    Transliteration: athanasía
    Pronunciation: ath-an-as-ee'-ah
    Description: from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and θάνατος; deathlessness:--immortality.