1 Corinthians 6:14

And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

And {G1161} God {G2316} hath {G1453} both {G2532} raised up {G1453} the Lord {G2962}, and {G2532} will {G1825} also {G2532} raise up {G1825} us {G2248} by {G1223} his own {G846} power {G1411}.

God raised up the Lord, and he will raise us up too by his power.

By His power God raised the Lord from the dead, and He will raise us also.

and God both raised the Lord, and will raise up us through his power.

1 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV) declares a fundamental truth of Christian faith: the resurrection power of God. This verse offers profound theological insight and practical implications for believers, particularly in the context of Paul's earlier admonitions regarding the sanctity of the body.

Context

This verse is situated within a broader discussion in 1 Corinthians 6 where Paul addresses pressing issues in the Corinthian church, including lawsuits among believers (1 Corinthians 6:1-8) and, more prominently, sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:9-20). The Corinthians held a Greek philosophical view that often separated the spiritual from the physical, deeming the body less important or even disposable. Paul counters this by emphasizing the body's significance, not only in its present use but also in its future destiny. The resurrection of Christ is presented as the foundational guarantee for the future resurrection of believers, underscoring the body's ultimate value to God.

Key Themes

  • Divine Power and Resurrection: The verse highlights God's absolute power. Just as He miraculously raised Jesus Christ from the dead, He possesses the same omnipotent ability to raise all believers. This is a central tenet of Christian hope and the ultimate victory over death.
  • Bodily Resurrection of Believers: It explicitly states that believers will also be "raised up." This refers to a future, physical resurrection, not merely a spiritual one. This hope affirms the integrity of human existence and the full redemption of both spirit and body, promising a transformed existence.
  • Connection to Christ's Resurrection: Christ's resurrection is not just an isolated event but the prototype and guarantee of our own future resurrection. As the "firstfruits" (1 Corinthians 15:20), He ensures that those who are in Him will also be raised.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "by his own power" (KJV) translates the Greek words ek tēs dynameōs autou (ἐκ τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ). The word dynamis (δύναμις) refers to inherent power, ability, or strength, often implying miraculous or supernatural capability. This emphasizes that the resurrection, both of Christ and of believers, is not a natural process but a direct act of God's mighty and sovereign power. It underscores that this ultimate transformation is entirely dependent on God's will and strength, not human effort or merit.

Practical Application

The hope of future resurrection has profound implications for how believers live today. If our bodies are destined for resurrection and eternal life with God, then they are not to be used for sin, especially sexual immorality, which Paul addresses directly in this chapter. Instead, our bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 6:19) and should be used to glorify God. This verse provides a powerful motivation for purity, holiness, and living a life that honors God, knowing that our physical existence has eternal significance and a glorious future.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:14

    Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present [us] with you.

  • Romans 8:11

    But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

  • Ephesians 1:19

    And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

  • Ephesians 1:20

    Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set [him] at his own right hand in the heavenly [places],

  • Acts 2:24

    Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

  • Philippians 3:21

    Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

  • John 6:39

    And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

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