1 Corinthians 15:29 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?”

1 Corinthians 15:29 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Corinthians 15:29 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Corinthians 15:29 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Or else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren’t raised at all, why then are they baptized for the dead?”

1 Corinthians 15:29 — World English Bible

1 Corinthians 15:29 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Else what shall they do that are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? ”

1 Corinthians 15:29 — American Standard Version

1 Corinthians 15:29 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Seeing what shall they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? why also are they baptized for the dead?”

1 Corinthians 15:29 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Corinthians 15:29 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Since what shall the baptised for the dead do if [those that are] dead rise not at all? why also are they baptised for them?”

1 Corinthians 15:29 — Darby Translation

1 Corinthians 15:29 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Els what shall they doe which are baptized for dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for dead?”

1 Corinthians 15:29 — Geneva Bible

1 Corinthians 15:29 in Context — 1 Corinthians 15

27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?

31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

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What Does 1 Corinthians 15:29 Mean?

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